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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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Grace is very excited when her skating school decides to perform Swan Lake on ice, and even more thrilled when she learns she is to understudy the main part. When the star of the show twists ehr ankle it’s up to Grace to save the day… but will she find the courage she needs?… More >>
Little Ice Skater: Little Ice Skater
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This practical guide explores the world of ice skating. The book starts with basic steps and moves through turns, jumps, and spins, describing each technique in detail. There are also special sections on the rink, what to wear, terminology, staying warm on the ice, and safety tips…. More >>
The Young Ice Skater
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This series looks at how people succeed and reach the top of their chosen sport. Each book includes information on basic aptitude and ability, techniques, fitness and training, diet, equipment and much more. Containing fascinating facts about all aspects of the sport, it includes case studies about the sport and its well-known personalities. It features champions and competitors from around the world. Each book contains at least 50 photographs and explanatory diagrams…. More >>
World-Class Ice Skater
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Here is a complete, fully illustrated guide to figure skating for all ages. Two former competitive-skaters-turned-teachers team up with one mental training coach to provide friendly, klutz-proof instruction for the beginner and beyond, including: * Sections on how to stop and how to fall * Basic maneuver * Beginning freestyle * Clothing and equipment * Finding a coach * Competition and testing * Ice dance * Precision team skating * Compulsory figures * Mental preparation (for all levels) * And much more! Also included is a chapter dedicated to figure skating as a spectator sport. The Essential Figure Skater is an indispensable handbook that will have even first-time skaters up on their feet … More >>
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A 10-year-old relates her experiences as a skater…. More >>
Very Young Skater, A
- ISBN13: 9780807510421
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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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 >>