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This biography of Torvill and Dean tells the story of their relationship on and off the ice. Their Olympic triumph of 1984 is recounted along with the disappointment of their comeback attempt in 1994 when they won the bronze medal at Lillehammer…. More >>
Facing the Music: The Autobiography
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Gain the inside edge on winning competitive events! In Artistry on Ice: Figure Skating Skills and Style, former Olympic silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan shares the knowledge she has gained from years of performing at the highest levels of the sport. Artistry on Ice: Figure Skating Skills and Style gives you an in-depth look at advanced techniques for jumps, spins, and freestyle moves in addition to body alignment and refining footwork, music, and expression. It shows you what it takes to excel from the perspective of one of figure skating’s champions. Four chapters are devoted solely to competition, covering the music, choreography, costumes, and other elements to create the ultimate performance. Also inc… More >>
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(Ages 6-9) Day and night, Callie Cat ice skates on the pond in her backyard. She loves to ice skate, loves it more than chocolate cake, more than going to the mall-more than her friends can understand. That is, until the Honeybrook Ice Rink announces a contest, and everyone thinks it could be Callie’s big chance! Now Callie practices day and night. She wants to win the big prize…doesn’t she? Sometimes doing something you love is its own reward, as Eileen Spinelli’s unusual story demonstrates. Anne Kennedy’s exuberant art shows a unique heroine in motion…. More >>
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Signing up extra early so that she can participate in the Champions on Ice show as a flower skater, Nancy Drew is crushed when her name is erased from the list and must figure out who did it in order to get back in. … More >>
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Develop explosive acceleration, speed, and agility and dominate the ice! Laura Stamm’s Power Skating presents the skating system used by thousands of the sport’s top players and teams to move with maximum efficiency on the ice. From starts and stops to turns and transitions, Laura Stamm’s Power Skating covers all of the critical components of explosive skating. Through top-level instruction, practice drills, and coaching tips, you’ll learn to these skills: Increase on-ice acceleration. Improve balance while changing directions on the ice. Increase speed and agility to disrupt aggressive defensemen. Explode from a stationary position and stop more rapidly. Increase puck protection without sacrificing sp… More >>
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Twelve 5″ x 7″ cards with envelopes packaged in a clear box. Perfect for sending fun, lovable season’s greetings to everyone on your list! Inside Greeting: Peace and joy this holiday season… More >>
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A beautifully illustrated celebration of the best athletes from this wildly popular sport. Figure Skating’s Greatest Stars profiles 60 great skaters, including champions in men’s, women’s, pairs and ice dancing. Informative essays describe their careers and championship moments, as well as the definitive events that have made figure skating one of the leading spectator sports in North America. Fans of all ages will delight in reading the stories of these stars who have jumped higher, spun tighter and skated more gracefully as they pushed skating’s artistic and technical boundaries. Some of the 60 athletes featured are: Dick Button (late 1940s and early 1950s), United States Liudmila a… More >>
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It seems to Kelly like she’s the only kid who doesn’t know how to ice skate. Then she meets Snowden, a very special snowman. Snowden doesn’t know how to ice-skate either, so he and Kelly agree to help each other. Soon Kelly finds out that a little magic and a lot of practice go a long way! This charming story features Nancy Carlson’s trademark energetic illustrations and the most lovable snowman since Frosty.
“Big, vibrant illustrations make the book a joy to look at.”-Children’s Literature… More >>
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On a very cold, very snowy winter day, Nanny decides to take Eloise and Weenie ice-skating! But can dogs ice-skate?… More >>
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Turns and spirals, jumps and spins — no other sport can match Figure Skating’s combination of strength and elegance, power and grace. Whether it is your first time at the ice rink or you have graduated to the axel, salshow, and lutz, you will enjoy this fascinating look at one of the world’s favourite Olympic events. Special features include: Profiles and action photographs of the top American skaters; Proficiency test requirements; Guide to competitive Figure Skating; Comprehensive list of US Figure Skating champions; Fitness, health and nutrition tips…. More >>