Alpine Skiing
Every four years, the international Winter Olympic Games amaze and inspire the world. This revised sports series introduces elementary-level readers to eight competitive snow and ice events, from skiing and skating to curling and snowboarding. Action photos and straightforward text examine the featured event’s Olympic history, equipment, modes of play, and select medalists. Also includes a brief biography of a notable athlete or team. Celebrate the international Winter Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to alpine skiing, the amazing snow sport known for its slalom and downhill racing events. Young fans will learn about the Olympic sport's history, equipment, rules, and select athletes and medalists, all while being immersed in the competition through high-quality action photos. Also included in this revised edition is a glossary, websites, an index, and an inspiring biographical story about skier Mikaela Shiffrin.
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Alpine Skiing
Every four years, the international Winter Olympic Games amaze and inspire the world. This revised sports series introduces elementary-level readers to eight competitive snow and ice events, from skiing and skating to curling and snowboarding. Action photos and straightforward text examine the featured event’s Olympic history, equipment, modes of play, and select medalists. Also includes a brief biography of a notable athlete or team. Celebrate the international Winter Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to alpine skiing, the amazing snow sport known for its slalom and downhill racing events. Young fans will learn about the Olympic sport's history, equipment, rules, and select athletes and medalists, all while being immersed in the competition through high-quality action photos. Also included in this revised edition is a glossary, websites, an index, and an inspiring biographical story about skier Mikaela Shiffrin.
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Alpine Skiing

Alpine Skiing

by Ashley Gish
Alpine Skiing

Alpine Skiing

by Ashley Gish

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Overview

Every four years, the international Winter Olympic Games amaze and inspire the world. This revised sports series introduces elementary-level readers to eight competitive snow and ice events, from skiing and skating to curling and snowboarding. Action photos and straightforward text examine the featured event’s Olympic history, equipment, modes of play, and select medalists. Also includes a brief biography of a notable athlete or team. Celebrate the international Winter Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to alpine skiing, the amazing snow sport known for its slalom and downhill racing events. Young fans will learn about the Olympic sport's history, equipment, rules, and select athletes and medalists, all while being immersed in the competition through high-quality action photos. Also included in this revised edition is a glossary, websites, an index, and an inspiring biographical story about skier Mikaela Shiffrin.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781682777565
Publisher: The Creative Company
Publication date: 09/02/2025
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 8.65(w) x 10.95(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range: 6 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Olympic Beginnings 4

Aerodynamic Athletes 7

Racing Gear 8

Pistes and Runs 11

Alpine Ski Racing Events 15

Speedy Races 19

Amazing Alpine Skiing 20

Competitor Spotlight: Mikaela Shiffrin 22

Read More 24

Websites 24

Index 24

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