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A bracing call to arms for hockey fans, players, and coaches everywhere Those who have been lured by the the sound of skate blades slicing into fresh ice, by the incomparable speed, split-second decisions, and everything-or-nothing attitude of the game know that hockey can seem like its own world. It's all-consuming and exhilarating, boasting its own language and complex morality code. Yet in another light, that tight community can turn insular, the...
42) Mountain Travel
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By sled, by ski, and by snowboard! Read about the many ways to get down a mountain. Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 8 words from Fry's First 100 words list: go, to, do, how, the, they, some, and people. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with memorization. The rebus pictures and simple text build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn...
43) Snowboarding
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Snowboarders practice in the snowboard parks at ski resorts. They know they will need a variety of tricks to score well in competitions. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Snowboarding, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
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The game of hockey has drastically changed over the past two decades and not for the better. Gone are the days of goal scorers, stick handlers, tough guys and passers. When they left so did the excitement and the unexpected. Now it is a game played by drones in exactly the same fashion by every team. Former hockey reporter Michael Munro examines the impact manufactured hockey players are having on the National Hockey League and its feeder systems.
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There's nothing like the first time on a sled. This text will remind readers who've been sledding about the joys of that experience, while those who haven't been sledding yet will be encouraged to try it out. Full-color photographs of children sledding and having fun complement the age-appropriate text in this volume, which also includes a picture glossary, index, and educational websites for further learning.
46) Ice Dancing
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From the athletic moves to the costumes and music, ice dancing is a beautiful sport. Learn everything from the basics and the rules to the history of this breathtaking sport. It will have you wanting to lace up your skates!
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The first Black American in the NHL tells his story. Val James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in central Florida, James grew up on Long Island and received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday. At 16, James left home to play in Canada, where he was the only...
49) Snowboarding
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Cruise down a snowy mountain in this basic introduction to snowboarding. Students will explore the origins of snowboarding, the different kinds of snowboards and the various competitions in which snowboarders compete.
50) Skiing
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Skiers ride the steep slopes at ski hills to practice tricks and techniques. Professional
skiers can reach speeds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Skiing, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
51) Spitfire
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Baltimore, 1952 With her father fighting in the Korean War, bigotry in her school, and the desire to play a "boy's sport," one girl struggles to find her place in the world. Caroline Panski harbors one dream: to play ice hockey. But, as the neighborhood boys-and her mother-tell her: Boys play hockey; girls figure skate. Caroline, however, refuses to give up, and she navigates her world with determination. Knowing that her beloved father is fighting...
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Sarah Glasgow's figure skating career is about to take off! With an unexpected win in her local competition, she finds herself in the Finals of the California State Championships. But why won't Sarah's best friend Alexis be in competition, too? And Sarah's cute classmate, Tom Kelleher wants a ticket to the finals! What happened at Pontillo's Pizzeria? These and more mysteries are solved when you take a trip with Sarah On Ice.
53) Lindsey Vonn
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Lindsey Vonn is one of the most decorated modern American athletes. This skier has won World Cups in all five alpine skiing disciplines, one of only six women to accomplish the feat. That hasn't come easy, though. This book explores the highs and lows of Vonn's career, from Olympic triumphs to major injuries that have taken championships and accomplishments away. Through it all, Vonn has shown herself as an American hero on the slopes, tackling all...
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Winter has shaped Canada's image and has been embraced with hearty enthusiasm from snowshoeing hikers in the nineteenth century, to future hockey stars on backyard rinks, to the indoor spectacle of figure-skating carnivals and curling bonspiels. Much of our literature, our songs, and our memories of youth reflect the bracing tonic that winter brings even as we curse the ice-laden roads on morning commutes or during weekend ski trips. But alas, winter's...
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Becoming a Newt reviews each stage in a newt's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a newt's amazing transformation clearly. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
56) Ice Fishing
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In the middle of winter, people venture out on the frozen lakes in search of fish. After setting up their shacks, anglers drill holes through the ice and drop their lines. Some shacks are even heated! Discover more about the equipment ice fishers use and the fish they catch in this cool title for young readers.
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Snowboarding has been the highlight of the Winter Olympics for more than two decades, showing off some of the most daring, risk-taking, and extreme athletes in the sports world. From Shaun White to Lindsay Jacobellis, pro snowboarders are fearless, but they also work hard and innovate. In this book, readers find out how these greats got into the sport and some possible paths the pros have taken to success in their sport. Full-color photographs highlight...
58) El esquí
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Did you know that skis are wider at the ends than in the middle? This helps make it easier for skiers to turn. Learn more about this extreme sport in “Skiing”, an Extreme Sports book.
59) Snowmobiling
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Snowmobile riders follows tracks with steep hills and obstacles. Snowmobiles can go
faster than 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour. Learn more about one of the world's
most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Snowmobiling, part of the
Extreme Adrenaline series.
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