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A Basic Guide to Speed Skating
U. S. Olympic Committee
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2001)Provides information on such aspects of speed skating as the history of Olympic competition, clubs and associations, fundamentals of the sport, skates, fitness and nutrition, safety and first aid, and more. Describes Olympic and speed skating organizations.Provides information on such aspects of speed skating as the history of Olympic competition, clubs and associations, fundamentals of the sport, skates, fitness and nutrition, and safety and first aid.
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Olympism: A Basic Guide to the History, Ideals, and Sports of the Olympic Movement
U. S. Olympic Committee
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2001)Relates the history of the ancient Olympic games and the modern revival of the Olympics in 1896, discusses the ideals of the Olympic movement, and describes each medal sport of the summer and winter Olympics.
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A Basic Guide to Bobsledding
Hans Kummer, U.S. Olympic Committee
Hardcover (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2002)A Basic Guide to Bobsledding is for the young person who dreams of "challenging the ice." It also is for the athlete, coach, parent, and spectator who want a clear understanding of the many facets of bobsledding that have made it "The Champagne of Thrills" for more than 100 years. This volume provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the sport and describes the essential elements necessary to become a bobsledder. Author Hans Kummer, a Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project team member and founding officer of the U.S. Bobsled & Skeleton Federation's Connecticut Chapter, offers first-hand knowledge of the technical dynamics and personal focus it takes to be an athlete on the fast track.
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A Basic Guide to Ice Hockey
U. S. Olympic Committee
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2001)Provides information on such aspects of ice hockey as the history of Olympic competition, game rules and strategies, relevant nutrition, safety and first aid, and describes Olympic and ice hockey organizations.
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A Basic Guide to Wrestling
U. S. Olympic Committee
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2001)Briefly traces the history of wrestling in Olympic competition, explains the seven basic wrestling skills, and offers advice on participating in the sport.
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A Basic Guide to Figure Skating
U. S. Olympic Committee
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2001)Provides information on such aspects of figure skating as the history of Olympic competition, beginning skating skills, figure skating moves, training, equipment, proficiency tests, and fitness and nutrition.
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A Basic Guide to Softball
U. S. Olympic Committee
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2001)Offers a brief history of softball, profiles the members of the U.S. Women's Softball Team, and includes information on the rules of the game, basic skills, and health and fitness.
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A Basic Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding
U. S. Olympic Committee
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Dec. 1, 2001)Presents information on the history, styles and techniques, needed equipment, and relevant first aid and safety for skiing, as well as discussing skiing and the Olympis, and the sport of snowboarding. Describes Olympic, skiing, and snowboarding organizations.Presents information on the history, styles and techniques, needed equipment, and relevant first aid and safety for skiing, as well as discussing skiing and the Olympics, and the sport of snowboarding.
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A Basic Guide to Cycling
U. S. Olympic Committee
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2001)Explains the three disciplines of Olympic cycling--road racing, track racing, and mountain bike racing--profiles leading U.S. Olympic cyclists, and provides advice on getting started in competitive cycling.
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