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Sketches the history of ice skating from its beginning as a means of travel to its current status as a sport; discusses the contributions of Sonja Henie and other Olympic stars…. More >>
Figure Skating
Posted 17 Jul 2010
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Olympic Speed Skating
Posted 16 Jul 2010
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Presents accounts of Olympic speed skating competition beginning in 1924…. More >>
Hans Brinker
Posted 15 Jul 2010
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The story of Hans Brinker is a true classic, but few still read the novel, which was written in the 1860s. Now Bruce Coville and Laurel Long are reintroducing the charming tale in this glorious picture book version. Laurel Long’s paintings are breathtaking and luminous. And as he has done in his retellings of Shakespeare’s plays, Bruce Coville has masterfully reshaped the sprawling story into a picture book that’s fresh, engrossing, and faithful to the intent of the original. This is a tale of a family sticking together through hardship, and of wishes granted just in the nick of time. The race to win the silver skates is well-known, but the mystery of the watch and the missing riches is equally e… More >>
SPRING BREAK
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Jill’s budding romance with her number-one fan, fifteen-year-old Ryan McKensey, threatens to waylay her dreams and plans to skate in the Olympics. … More >>
Angelina Ice Skates
Posted 14 Jul 2010
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- ISBN13: 9780670062379
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Angelina is planning a New Year’s Eve ice dance for everyone in Mouseland. All of her friends are taking part—even little cousin Henry. But two big boys from school keep interrupting their rehearsals. When a giant snowball fight breaks out, Angelina is sure the dance will be ruined. Will she find a way to make the show a success?… More >>
Speed Skating
Posted 13 Jul 2010
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Ideal for today’s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive “To Find Out More” section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers…. More >>
Judge Me Nottingham: A Nice Skates Ice Skating Mystery
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“Nice Skates,” an ice arena on the very edge of the Pacific Ocean, was holding the Pacific Coast Championships in December, 1994. It was the qualifying competition for the 1995 Nationals. Many great skaters were in attendance, as well as some very important judges. One was from the Nice Skates’ home town of Portugal, California, Judge Melissa Elizabeth Nottingham. Then, just minutes before the start of the final round of judging for the Senior Ladies competition, Judge Nottingham is found dead in the pros’ room sitting by the fireplace in a Queen Anne chair. It’s the last night of competition with a rink jam-packed with 5,000 spectators, parents, coaches and competitors (many of whom did not like Melissa … More >>
Mia
Posted 11 Jul 2010
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- ISBN13: 9781593694098
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Mia St. Clair has grown up playing ice hockey with her three older brothers and has the skills she needs to become a star hockey player. But she’s tired of skating in her brothers’ shadows and has decided to pursue her passion for figure skating instead. With the help of a new coach, Mia finds out whether she has what it takes to grow and compete as a figure skater…. More >>
Nutcracker on Ice
Posted 10 Jul 2010
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The conclusion of an exciting two-book Silver Blades mini-series focuses on Jill Wong’s turmoil before the Ice Academy’s Nutcracker on Ice spectacular, as she copes with a hated role in the show and with the apparent ascendency of her rival. … More >>
Pearl’s New Skates
Posted 09 Jul 2010
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Pearl has new skates.
They are real skates
(not double runners),
and she can’t wait to try them. Pearl inches out onto the frozen pond.
But instead of twirling,
she topples.
Instead of spinning,
she falls — splaaat! Pearl has new skates.
They are shiny white
with red tassels,
and she loves them. Will Pearl ever skate in real life the way she skates in her dreams?… More >>