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Author: Gérard Châtaigneau
Publisher: Firefly Publishing
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781552978337
DOWNLOAD EBOOKToday's most exciting figure skaters are spotlighted in this richly illustrated book, updated to include the 2003 Worlds competition. Photos.
Author: Gérard Châtaigneau
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 127
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rikki Samuels
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 9780806526010
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWe all love to watch figure skaters as they glide across the ice and perform amazing spins and jumps. And now, one of the world's premier skaters and teachers has written a clear kid-friendly book for boys and girls of all ages who want to master this popular sport. In this book she breaks down the basics of the sport for any skill level. With helpful drawings and a glossary of important terms this encouraging introduction to figure skating is lively, informative and fun - the perfect guide to making a child's skating dream a reality.
Author: Steve Milton
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781554073351
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWell-illustrated with action photos this book showcases the top international figure skaters and rising stars looking to the next Olympics. Organized around competitions the book the book provides behind-the-scenes detail and individual statistics.
Author: Margaret Poynter
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 9780766010758
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA dazzling mixture of sport and art, women's figure skating is now one of the most anticipated events at the Winter Olympics. Figure skaters glide across the ice with elegance and grace, as they capture the hearts of their spectators. Some of the greatest figure skaters the world has ever seen have skated for the United States. Author Margaret Poynter tells the stories of these ten amazing athletes: Tenley Albright, Peggy Fleming, Linda Fratianne, Dorothy Hamill, Carol Heiss, Nancy Kerrigan, Michelle Kwan, Tara Lipinski, Debi Thomas, and Kristi Yamaguchi.
Author: Gerard Chataigneau
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn insider's view of international figure skating at its highest levels - filled with photographs, biographies, and an assortment of facts and statistics.
Author: Barry Wilner
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780836271171
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScott Hamilton is one of the most beloved figure skaters in the world -- not just among his colleagues, but to the sport's countless fans as well. So when the Olympic gold medalist and four-time World Champion launched his Stars on Ice tour back in 1986, everyone wished him the best. In fact, the best is exactly what he got. Hamilton's Stars on Ice has become the most successful ice skating tour on the planet.In this lively look at figure skating's most remarkable success story, Stars on Ice features full-color illustrations of the graceful skaters who have entertained fans throughout the show's reign. From Dorothy Hamill to Brian Orser, from Katarina Witt to Kristi Yamaguchi, Stars on Ice beautifully displays the talents of Olympic and World Champion skaters through stunningly realistic photography. In addition, behind-the-scenes vignettes from the tour reveal the heartfelt camaraderie and sense of family felt among the skaters. From the tour's early days of opening night fiascoes to the tragically unexpected loss of Sergei Grinkov to Scott Hamilton's own battle with cancer, Stars on Ice tells a tale of a sport that has touched fans like no other.Each year, Stars on Ice plays to sold-out crowds in 48 to 55 cities in the United States and Canada, bringing at least 14 of the top figure skaters in the world to each venue. It's been a recipe for success that's helped elevate figure skating to its position of global prominence. Now, Stars on Ice helps to explain and illustrate this sport's everlasting fascination.By its third season, Stars on Ice had forever altered the complexion of professional figure skating.
Author: Montagu Sneade Monier-Williams
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Published: 1898
Total Pages: 386
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Pete Michalski
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2015-12-15
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13: 1508170339
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe contemporary era has been the most revolutionary for women in sports, with more females involved in athletics than ever before, at all age and skill levels, largely due to the push to make school sports inclusive for girls and women. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to and historical overview of figure skating. It covers all aspects of participation in the sport and staying safe on the ice. Included are anecdotal and inspirational success stories of figure-skating luminaries, and special attention is paid to recent advances and trends in the sport.
Author: Emily Costello
Publisher: Starfire
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780553571363
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe world title...the U.S. national title...the Olympic Gold Medal...Tara Lipinski took the skating world by storm when she captured the gold at both prestigious championships at age 14. Now Tara reigns as today's youngest and most spectacular figure skating champion. Her dazzling triple loop-triple loop combination--the first ever performed by a woman or a man in competition--has become her trademark jump. And Tara's artistry and exuberance always shine through. At every performance, the crowd goes wild! Overnight, Tara Lipinski has become the adored star of figure skating. In her autobiography, "Triumph On Ice, Tara talks about her love of skating; the hours of practice, her friend Todd Eldredge and their coach Richard Callaghan; her family; and her many accomplishments outside the skating world. Tara Lipinski's enormous talent and golden triumphs have propelled her to figure skating's premier spot. As the song she uses in her favorite exhibition routine says, she's "walking on sunshine."
