skis and skiing

"[Simple text and illustrations cover] the basics on clothing, rules, and the beginner skills useful to know for skiing"--Provided by publisher.

"Do you have what it takes to freeski down a steep slope? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of big mountain skiing. In this sport, one false move can be deadly. Will you ride your way into victory?"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the sport of skiing that covers equipment, the different styles, practicing, and other related topics.

"This series offers and exciting glimpse into the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in them"-- Provided by publisher.

Do you have what it takes to freeski down a steep slope? Test your skills against the extreme—and dangerous—sport of big mountain skiing. In this sport, one false move can be deadly. Will you ride your way into victory?.

Text and photographs explore the extreme sport of heliskiing, where skiers jump out of helicopters and onto the slopes.

"The Water Sprites, are giving a special performance at a fancy ski resort, and Gracie decides to book a ski lesson in her free time; but having her teammates watch (and sometimes laugh) at her efforts is uncomfortable, so her instructor takes her up the hill to ski one of the beginner trails--and when Gracie discovers that her ski instructor cannot swim, Gracie realizes that it is okay to have trouble when learning a new sport"--Provided by publisher.

Retold in graphic novel format, guardian-in-training Rose faces everything from misunderstandings between friends to fights among factions of Moroi during a school skiing trip as reports of horrific Strigoi attacks raise tensions, ultimately leading Rose and some of those closest to her into a battle that teaches her much about life, death, and love.

Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of skiing.

Illustrates the various styles of skiing, from cross-country to downhill, as well as kinds of equipment and clothing.