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Winter Olympics
Winter is a time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather, particularly in places where there is lots of snow! In fact, snow is one of the reasons why the 2010 Winter Olympics are being held in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), from February 12 to 28. Read about Olympic history, how athletes (human and animal) train for and participate in various sports. Find out about the science of snow and who figured out how to photograph snowflakes. Whether indoors or outside, you'll enjoy the winter games as you watch them and read about them.
Where and how the Olympics began is explored in this factual companion to Hour of the Olympics (one in the fantasy series in which siblings Annie and Jack time travel). The informational book stands alone or can augment the novel (for 6-9 year olds) as they explore the origins of the Olympics.
Vancouver, British Columbia, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, is in western Canada. Glimpse the history, geography, and cultures of this vast land through photographs and a clear text. A table of contents and index are included.
The winter games began in France in 1924. This compelling examination of their start, the evolution of the games, and more are revealed in photographs and compelling text. It is current through the 2006 winter Olympic Games.
Figure skating has become a popular Winter Olympics sport. Meet well-known figure skaters from around the world in full color photographs and a readable but brief text. A table of contents allows newly independent readers to easily find their favorite skater in this collective biography.
Snow has a different impact on those who experience it. This lyrical celebration of snow and related activities allows readers to experience it in many ways, from seeing trees anew or getting out cavorting in it told in poetic language and evocative illustrations.
Strong line and narrative combine in this picture book biography of the Vermonter who figured out how to photograph real snowflakes. Dramatic illustrations won a Caldecott Medal.
Bright, boldly colored illustrations depict how young animals prepare to play outdoor winter games and sports. This basic, primarily visual introduction will serve as a simple introduction to lesser and well-known outdoor activities.
What makes snow crystals unique? What conditions allow their formation? How does one catch a snowflake? These and additional information and activities about snow are explored in this lucid and attractive presentation just right as one watches winter games.
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