Alpine skiing has been an exciting Olympic sport since 1924. Racing down snow-covered slopes at breathtaking speed requires outstanding athletic skill. Freestyle skiing combines speed,… More →
Winter Sports
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All teams want to win, but rivals play each other with extra toughness, year after year. The rivalry between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid is one of the most epic in all of sports. Learn… More →
Have you ever wanted to fly like a bird or ski at top speed across snowy terrain? Can you imagine racing on skis across the countryside only to stop periodically to fire shots at targets at… More →
Do you have a need for speed? If you do, you'll want to read all about these Winter Olympic sliding sports. In this book, you'll learn how bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton competitors speed down More →
How and where did hockey originate? When was the game first added to the Olympics? These and many more questions are answered for hockey fans in Breakaway! The History of Hockey. More →
Carve it Snowboarding describes how this winter sport has become as popular as skiing. Kids will love reading about the board, the basic moves, and competitions. A special section also… More →
The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy in North America that professional athletes compete for. This exciting title details the history of Lord Stanley's cup including the greatest team with… More →
How and where did hockey originate? When was the game first added to the Olympics? These and many more questions are answered for hockey fans in Breakaway! The History of Hockey. More →
This book puts the "fun" in fundamentals with safe, engaging, and adaptable drills that focus on building essential hockey skills. Clear photographs and easy-to-follow text describe drills to More →
If you think you might like tearing it up on skis with big air and wide turns, this book covers the basics on clothing, rules, and the beginner skills useful to know for skiing. More →
If you think you might like snowboarding, this book covers the basics of clothing, rules, and the beginner skills useful to know for snowboarding. More →
Extreme skiers have taken one of North America's favorite pastimes to a whole new level! These daring athletes do it all, from winning gold at the Olympics to hitting backcountry mountains.… More →