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The first Black American in the NHL tells his story. Val James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in central Florida, James grew up on Long Island and received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday. At 16, James left home to play in Canada, where he was the only...
62) Snowboarding
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Cruise down a snowy mountain in this basic introduction to snowboarding. Students will explore the origins of snowboarding, the different kinds of snowboards and the various competitions in which snowboarders compete.
64) Spitfire
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Baltimore, 1952 With her father fighting in the Korean War, bigotry in her school, and the desire to play a "boy's sport," one girl struggles to find her place in the world. Caroline Panski harbors one dream: to play ice hockey. But, as the neighborhood boys-and her mother-tell her: Boys play hockey; girls figure skate. Caroline, however, refuses to give up, and she navigates her world with determination. Knowing that her beloved father is fighting...
65) Skiing
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Skiers ride the steep slopes at ski hills to practice tricks and techniques. Professional
skiers can reach speeds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Skiing, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
68) Snocross
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Snocross racers drive snowmobiles through courses with sharp turns and huge jumps. Young readers will learn about the sport, snowmobiles, the safety equipment required to race, and how the first few seconds of a race are critical if you want to win.
69) Singles Skating
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From the athletic moves to the costumes and music, freestyle skating is a beautiful sport. Learn everything from the basics and the rules to the history of this breathtaking sport. It will have you wanting to lace up your skates!
70) Skiing
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Did you know that skis are wider at the ends than in the middle? This helps make it easier for skiers to turn. Learn more about this extreme sport in Skiing, an Extreme Sports book.
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Explore hockey's history through its unique and most desirable memorabilia. Whether it's a ticket stub from a game that father and son saw together, an autographed photograph from a hero, or a puck that went up and over the boards, hockey memorabilia is a record of our beloved sport's history. He Shoots, He Saves looks at hockey's collectibles from hockey cards to commemorative beer cans to postage stamps. The book features artifacts from all 30 NHL...
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Chaque hiver, des milliers de personnes parcourent les sentiers de la Gatineau en ski et des milliers d'autres font des randonnées sur ces mêmes sentiers. Il en est ainsi depuis 100 ans.
Faites la connaissance de Charles Mortureux et de Joe Morin qui ont aménagé les sentiers dans les années 1920 et découvrez les sentiers qu'ils ont aménagés: Western, Little Swtzerland, Highland et Merry Go Round. Entendez les nombreuses histoires liées à...
75) Snowboarding
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Shaun White is considered the face of snowboarding. He has won two Olympic gold medals by catching big air while doing difficult jumps and tricks. Children will discover how snowboarders carve down slopes and push the limits of gravity through several different kinds of competitions.
77) My Sled
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There's nothing like the first time on a sled. This text will remind readers who've been sledding about the joys of that experience, while those who haven't been sledding yet will be encouraged to try it out. Full-color photographs of children sledding and having fun complement the age-appropriate text in this volume, which also includes a picture glossary, index, and educational websites for further learning.
78) Snowboarding
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Snowboarding is a high-energy, exciting sport for all ages. Readers will learn how they can start to snowboard, where they can find snowboarding runs, and what they should wear in the elements. They'll love learning about cool snowboarding tricks and maneuvers, as well as the pro snowboarders who can pull them off. The thrill of this winter sport is captured in engaging text and breathtaking photographs from the slopes. This book is sure to capture...
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Winter has shaped Canada's image and has been embraced with hearty enthusiasm from snowshoeing hikers in the nineteenth century, to future hockey stars on backyard rinks, to the indoor spectacle of figure-skating carnivals and curling bonspiels. Much of our literature, our songs, and our memories of youth reflect the bracing tonic that winter brings even as we curse the ice-laden roads on morning commutes or during weekend ski trips. But alas, winter's...
80) Snowmobiling
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Snowmobile riders follows tracks with steep hills and obstacles. Snowmobiles can go
faster than 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour. Learn more about one of the world's
most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Snowmobiling, part of the
Extreme Adrenaline series.
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