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Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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 steep, twisting tracks on aerodynamic sleds. You'll learn about the racers, their equipment, and the records they hold. You'll also discover that in these fast-paced sports, every second, and hundredth of a second, counts.
3) Snow sports
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
If winter storm warnings fill you with excitement rather than dread, then Snow Sports will do the same as it looks at several of the ways people turn snowy weather into opportunities for cool adventures.From snowmobiling and skiing to snowboarding and snowshoeing, Snow Sports examines a wide range of snow-covered exploits and the people who enjoy them.Every book in the Adventurous Outdoor Sports series takes you inside your favorite outdoor activities,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Get your heart pumping with the extreme sport of white-water kayaking. Struggling and reluctant readers will discover the skills and equipment needed to paddle through rough rapids. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index"--
7) Base jumping
Author
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
©2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An exploration of the skydiving sport done without aircraft as jumpers leap from buildings, antennas, bridges, mountains, cliffs, high bluffs, etc.
8) Announcers
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In Announcers, beginning readers will learn what sports announcers do and how they help spectators experience and understand the game. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show how announcers in different sports do their job. A comprehensive On the Job back matter feature highlights the career's main duties. Children can learn more about announcers and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
14) Sports
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A treasury of sports facts includes entries about the NFL touchdown thrown by a quarterback to himself, the only sport ever played on the moon, and the metal that is really used to make Olympic gold medals.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the hard-hitting, puck-flying action of hockey to the precision sliding and sweeping of curling, these challenging team sports have it all. In this fantastic book, you'll learn about the rules, the records, and the heroes of the games.
16) Extreme MotoGP
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at the sport of motoGP, including equipment, dangers, and superstars of the sport.
17) Figure skating
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book will explain how skaters train, and what they do to achieve their fantastic jumps and spins. It will show you what to look for in a performance and profile some of the many figure skaters who have become global celebrities.
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about leadership, traits of a good leader, and how to show leadership in sports. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about leadership. Includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary,...
Author
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Enthusiasts who want something less conventional than traditional skateboarding might look into two other related sports: street luge and dirtboarding. This book explores these two offshoots of skating that have much in common with the winter sports luge and snowboarding, while also highlighting these sports unique attractions. Street luge gives riders the speed they may not get from regular skating, while dirtboarding enthusiasts like being able...
20) Sports horses
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media, an imprint of Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book about sports horse will be a thrill to interested readers. Big, vibrant, color photos, paired with predictable and organized text, will offer readers supportive CCSS text complexity, and answers questions about breeds, specialties, and routines."--Provided by publisher.
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