snowboarders

"The story of the legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly and his death in the 2003 Durrand Glacier Avalanche--a devastating and controversial tragedy that claimed the lives of seven people . . . 'The Darkest White' is the story of Craig Kelly's life, a heartbreaking but extraordinary and inspiring odyssey of a latchkey kid whose athletic prowess and innovations would revolutionize winter sports, take him around the globe, and push him into ever more extreme environments that would ultimately take his life"--Provided by publisher.

"Snowboarding has been the highlight of the Winter Olympics for more than two decades, showing off some of the most daring, risk-taking, and extreme athletes in the sports world. From Shaun White to Lindsay Jacobellis, pro snowboarders are fearless, but they also work hard and innovate. In this book, readers find out how these greats got into the sport and some possible paths the pros have taken to success in their sport"--Provided by publisher.

"Snowboarder Chloe Kim became a fan favorite at the 2018 Winter Olympics when she won gold on the halfpipe. She followed it up with another gold medal in 2022. Read about her life and career"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Chloe Kim. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Snowboarder Chloe Kim became a fan favorite at the 2018 Winter Olympics when she won gold on the halfpipe. She followed it up with another gold medal in 2022. Read about her life and career"--.

A biography of Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim.

"At the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to ever receive an Olympic gold medal in snowboarding, and she was only seventeen! This amazing accomplishment led to Chloe winning three ESPY awards, becoming the inspiration for her own Barbie doll, and gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated. She is also the only athlete to have won three gold medals at the X Games before turning sixteen. Learn about Chloe's brilliant career and her lifelong love of snowboarding in this biography for young readers"--.

Snowboarding is a high-energy, exciting sport for all ages. Readers will learn how they can start to snowboard, where they can find snowboarding runs, and what they should wear in the elements. They'll love learning about cool snowboarding tricks and maneuvers, as well as the pro snowboarders who can pull them off. The thrill of this winter sport is captured in engaging text and breathtaking photographs from the slopes. This book is sure to capture readers' interest and encourage them to take part in this fast and fun wilderness adventure!.

A biography of snowboarder Shaun White, describing his early years, how he got his start snowboarding, and how he earned his Olympic gold medals.

Explores the life of Olympic medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim, including her early years in California, going professional in her sport, and her legacy.