"Here is the essential beginner's guide to the fastest growing sport in the country according to the National Sporting Goods Association. The most important questions-how to stop, how to turn, and how to avoid the crash and burn syndrome-are answered because the author takes the reader along as he learns the sport himself. Basic gear, preparation, technique, and safety are also discussed."--

"Describes the history and various techniques of the sport of snowboarding."--

"School and life have been hard for seventeen-year-old Willa Raedl since her brother Ray died. Jean is never around and Bud ignores her whenever he shows up; they were better parents when Ray was alive. When Uncle Jordy's drinking threatens the delivery of important cargo, Willa decides to fly her uncle's cold, Canadian route alone. A storm hits Willa's solo flight and she crash-lands in the wintry wilderness. This visceral survival story pits Willa...

Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides in the art of Snowshoeing.

Revised and updated, this guide leads readers to 50 of the best snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails in Colorado-from Rocky Mountain National Park to Telluride.

Hike! The quarterback throws the ball to the end zone for a touchdown. This book introduces the basics of flag football, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning...

Whoosh! Powdery snow flies into the air around a colorful snowboard. This book introduces the basics of snowboarding, the equipment snowboarders need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning...

Duck! The ball slams against the gym wall. This book introduces the basics of dodgeball, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational...

In 2013, the Colorado Avalanche announced that Joe Sakic, a franchise legend and Hall of Fame center, would be promoted to become the new executive VP of hockey operations. Soon, Sakic was instrumental in the hiring of Patrick Roy, the greatest goaltender in NHL history, a man crucial to the Avalanche's Stanley Cup victories in 1996 and 2001, as Colorado's new coach. This book, a collaborative effort between seasoned sportswriters and authors Terry...