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41) Speed Skating
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English
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Learn about the connection between math and speed skating.
42) Figure Skating
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Figure Skating in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of figure skating. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a...
43) Speed Skating
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Skating in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of speed skating. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety...
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A New York Times Bestseller!
Poppy, the adorable, persistent, dreaming-big pig, has a new adventure in store for her: the World Games ice-skating championship in Paris!
Poppy is nervous about meeting so many new people in a new place. But, ever courageous and supported by her family (Emma, too!), Poppy embarks upon this exciting adventure head-on. She meets a snowboarding Panda, a Maltese who skis, and two fellow skaters, a Crane and a Kangaroo....
45) On Ice
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Flat Stanley and Arthur are excited to go ice-skating on the frozen lake. But when the weather suddenly warms up, Stanley finds himself skating on thin ice! Beginning readers will love following along with Flat Stanley's winter adventure. Flat Stanly: On Ice is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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Lucy tries sports volume 2
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After trying the sliding sport of luge, Lucy is back for another speedy adventure-this time, she laces up her skates and tries short track speed skating. It's not as easy as it looks. When you skate really fast around tight turns, you just might crash! But with her friends at her side, Lucy skims across the ice in a thrilling race to the finish.
Lucy Tries Short Track is the second book in the Lucy Tries Sports series, designed to encourage children...
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Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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During World War II in the Netherlands, a ten-year-old boy's dream of skating in a famous race allows him to help two children escape to Belgium by ice skating past German soldiers and other enemies.
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If you love reading about figure skating, this is the book for you!"A Bibliography of Figure Skating" is quintessential guide to reading about the world's most exciting sport. This fascinating reference book highlights over a century of figure skating literature, including biographies, historical books and periodicals in over a dozen languages.Read about the first Bibliography of Skating, penned during the Victorian era by Frederick William Foster....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From the first women who were determined to skate in the Olympics to the international superstars of today, Legends of Women's Figure Skating tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both on and off the ice.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Skating tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, a list of great Olympians in skating, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
51) In-Line Skating
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In-line skaters can compete in races or freestyle competitions. Both styles require great skill. Young readers will learn about the history of in-line skating, the equipment used in competitions, and how skaters go all out to bring home a victory.
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A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her way into history
As a young girl in France, Surya Bonaly was constantly in motion, gifted in any sport she tried. But it was figure skating that had her heart. Surya knew she belonged on the ice.
Her colorful costumes, exuberant routines, powerful jumps, and daring combinations were all expressions of her love for skating and her ambition to push...
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This vintage book contains a complete guide to roller polo, with information on how to play the game, notable leagues and teams, history, and much more. An easy-to-read and interesting volume, "Spalding's Athletic Library - Official Roller Polo Guide" is highly recommended for both those with an interest in polo and collectors of vintage sporting literature.
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Quad-style skates, in-line skates, safety tips, and the joys of roller-skating are just a few topics covered in this high-interest text. Full-color photographs are explained through age-appropriate text that's written with young readers in mind. Additional learning opportunities are provided through a picture glossary, index, and educational websites. Readers will want to get out and go on their own pair of skates, but not before finishing this fun...
55) Ice Cold Summer
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It's finally summer, and Khalli has some serious plans! She couldn't be more excited to dedicate all her energy to her skating goals so she can make some major progress this summer. At the rink, Khalli plans to land her Axel and also pass the second Skating Skills test, all while working her hardest alongside her amazing rink friends. But then she meets Mila, and everything changes.
Mila is new to Berger Lake. She's a stunning skater who brings...
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It was billed as the greatest event in the history of pair skating: three of the best teams of all time battling for Olympic gold on one night in Salt Lake City. Technical ability was approximately equal. It was the artistic merit score that would decide the gold medal -- the second mark.
Representing Canada, China, and Russia, the three pairs illuminated their distinct cultures. On the second mark, whose culture would triumph? Would it be the beauty...
57) My Skates
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Quad-style skates, in-line skates, safety tips, and the joys of roller-skating are just a few topics covered in this high-interest text. Full-color photographs are explained through age-appropriate text that's written with young readers in mind. Additional learning opportunities are provided through a picture glossary, index, and educational websites. Readers will want to get out and go on their own pair of skates, but not before finishing this fun...
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This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the game of polo, first published in the late nineteenth century. It includes a fascinating history of the game as well as rules, tips, detailed explanations, and information on the various different rules of American league play. Highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of polo. Contents include: "Polo," "Hints," "Technical Terms Used in Polo," "Explanation of Diagram," "Constitution...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 11
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English
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Esperanza Flores is "America's Hope for the Gold!" in this sweet novel about a figure skater who gets the chance to achieve her Olympic dreams.
Esperanza Flores is "America's Hope for the Gold!" in this sweet novel about a figure skater who gets the chance to achieve her Olympic dreams.After years of practice and competitions, of sit spins and perfect poses and thrillingly high jumps, Esperanza Flores will be skating for the United States. But with...
60) I'm cool!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When the ice is full of cuts and ruts, only one machine has the GUTS to clean it up. But can this slow-movin' ice fixer smooth the grooves before the next period? Or will he lose his COOL? The timer's ticking! BUZZZZZZ!
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