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R. M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish juvenile fiction writer. Born Robert Michael Ballantyne in Edinburgh, he was part of a famous family of printers and publishers. In 1848 he published his first book, Hudson’s Bay: or, Life in the Wilds of North America. For some time he was employed by Messrs Constable, the publishers, but in 1856 he gave up business for the profession of literature, and began the series of adventure stories for the young with which his name is popularly associated. The Young Fur-Traders (1856), The Coral Island (1857), The World of Ice (1859), Ungava: A Tale of Eskimo Land (1857), The Dog Crusoe (1860), The Lighthouse (1865), Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines (1868), The Pirate … More >>
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Stella is the queen of the snow. She knows everything there is to know about the snow and the things you can do outside in the snow. She introduces snow to her brother, who ventures outside as a toddler for his first snow…. More >>
Stella Queen of the Snow
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Defining the tradition, discipline, moves an d rules of figure skating, Malone adds anecdotes and quotati ons from famous personalities to his detailed definitions of all the jumps, spins, pair lifts, dance sequences, school f igures, and more. ‘… More >>
The Encyclopedia of Figure Skating
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All Lizzy wants is to be the best figure skater in the whole wide world. When she begins taking lessons, Lizzy discovers that ice-skating is a lot harder than it looks. Even so, she is determined to learn. And when her teacher announces that the class will be performing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the winter carnival, Lizzy knows she can skate the lead. But Lizzy’s dreams are shattered when she is cast as a lowly tree. She valiantly perseveres, and on the day of the show, Lizzy spontaneously leads the other “trees” in a performance no one will ever forget! Young readers will love this spunky heroine who overcomes her setbacks with imagination and humor and discovers her own special way to shine…. More >>
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Extremely satisfied with her progress in pairs skating, Nikki Simon becomes concerned that the sudden romantic attentions of her partner, Alex, will become a problem, since she has no interest in being his girlfriend. … More >>
The Perfect Pair
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Dreaming of becoming a famous skater, Martina Nemo is delighted when she lands a skating role in a television movie but is devastated when she discovers that someone is out to sabotage her performance. … More >>
ICE MAGIC
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Starting with the essentials of basic skin care and maintenance, this comprehensive guide details tips and techniques for handling the unique makeup needs of performance athletes such as cheerleaders, gymnasts, and skaters. Following a discussion of the different skin types, daily routines and various products—including herbal remedies—the guide lays the groundwork for the creation of a flawless, long-lasting, face. In addition to detailing the fundamentals of makeup application, the book explains how to make allowances for extreme and varied conditions of performance spaces and demonstrates how to camouflage individual flaws. A section on character faces includes directions for creating a Spanish flamenco… More >>
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Beauty,
Care,
Cheer,
Choir,
Dance,
High,
Makeup,
Pageants,
Performance,
Show,
Skating,
Skin
- ISBN13: 9781585362806
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Four-time world champion and professional figure skater Kurt Browning replaces his boots and blades with pen and paper in “A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet.” From holding an edge to laces and hooks, Kurt glides and dances through the alphabet explaining the history, techniques and memorable moments of the sport. Melanie Rose captures the excitement visually with her colorful, playful illustrations…. More >>
A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet
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When Mickey goes to buy a pair of ice skates, the shop is sold out! His friends try to distract him with other winter games, but it doesn’t stop Mickey from dreaming about those skates he wears just as he appears in the included winter-themed snow globe. Full color. 9 spreads…. More >>
Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse on the Ice: On the Ice
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Receiving a pair of ice skates as an early Christmas gift from her grandparents, Karen goes skating with her friends before the ice is safe, and is overcome with guilt when Bobby nearly escapes from a terrible accident. … More >>
Karen’s Ice Skates