SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Skiing

by Claire THROP
978-1-4109-5452-7. ea vol: 48p. (Winter Sports Series). chart. diag. further reading. glossary. index. photos. reprods. websites. Raintree. 2013. lib. ed. $32; pap. $8.99.
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Gr 4–6—The colorful, appealing design will draw students to these fact-filled titles about popular winter sports. (Actually, curling's still gaining fans: though enjoyed by 1.2 million Canadians, only 16,000 people in the U.S. play). The books' tiny font is offset by attractive design elements, including the use of captions, highlighted information, and sidebars in bright colors. Dramatic color photos and a readable text cover important athletes, rules and gear, and instructions for both watching and/or participating in these sports. One noteworthy feature is mention of differently abled athletes and the ways in which they may participate in athletics such as sled hockey and the Paralympic games. All the volumes include a quiz, and Curling and Figure Skating offer topics for further research. Fact-filled and readable, these titles will be a hit with both sports browsers and research writers.
Experienced snowboarders as well as those unfamiliar with the sport will find plenty of information to interest them. The book covers basics—such as different styles of riding and necessary gear—as well as more advanced topics, including various tricks and explanations of how races are judged. Numerous sidebars recount record-breaking stunts and wild facts. For instance, one snowboarding locale in France has a vertical drop that’s nearly a mile long! Profiles of professional snowboarders familiarize readers with the world’s most famous riders. Quotes from these athletes highlight the joy—and the increasing popularity—of the sport. The plentiful photographs capture the drama, excitement, and sheer fun of snowboarding.

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