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Inspire kids of all ages to never give up and always dream big with Dream Big Little Pig, the New York Times bestselling ice skating picture book from Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi! Poppy is a waddling, toddling pig with big dreams. She wants to be a star! But she soon...

After years of practice and competitions, of sit spins and perfect poses and thrillingly high jumps, Esperanza Flores will be skating for the United States. But with the excitement of an Olympic shot comes new attention -- and BIG distractions. Suddenly Espi can't go...

Follow the incredible story of underdogs who rose to the top in Hockey: Miracle on Ice. Nobody thought that the young 1980 U.S. hockey team could possibly beat the highly skilled and experienced Soviet team. But with the driving leadership of their coach, hard work, and an unwavering belief in...

A New York Times Bestseller! Poppy, the adorable, persistent, dreaming-big pig, has a new adventure in store for her- the World Games ice-skating championship in Paris! Poppy is nervous about meeting so many new people in a new place. But, ever courageous and supported by...

Graceful figure skating performances and lightning-fast speed skating competitions have provided some of the most memorable and moving moments in Olympic history - from the innovative performances of skating's first superstar Sonja Henie in the 1920s to the amazing comeback of pairs skaters Zhang...

This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the...

Grab your board and get ready to hit the slopes! This beginning title uses easy-to-read text and colorful photos to introduce young readers to snowboarding, from the gear needed to the different ways to snowboard. Simple features call out important gear and show off snowboarding moves. Students just...

"A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff" "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent...

Grab your skis, ice skates, and snowboard and learn how the Winter Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by millions. Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until...

Briefly discusses the international competition in winter sports, beginning with the Nordic Games in 1908, and describes some of the sports involved, including skiing, ice hockey, skating, and bobsledding.