cross-country skiing

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to cross-country skiing. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Introduces the equipment and techniques used in cross-country skiing and describes the types of trails used by skiers.

Engaging images accompany information about the life and accomplishments of Jessie Diggins. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

Still adjusting to life with diabetes, Emily and her diabetic alert dog go on a backcountry ski trip with her dad--but when an avalanche separates her from her father Emily is faced with a struggle for survival, especially after her food and insulin runs out.

Contains descriptions of fifty hikes in central New York, ranging from half-day walks for families to overnight circuits for campers or backpackers, each with commentary on geology, history, land use, and other topics, and includes maps, photographs, and notes on total distance, hiking time, and vertical rise.

Gives instructions for using the new skating techniques in cross-country skiing and offers guidance in equipment selection, waxing, racing, and general training.

An introduction to the winter Olympic sport of Nordic skiing, exploring the history and economics of the sport.

An illustrated introduction to cross-country skiing that provides information on technique, equipment, safety, and more.

A very simple introduction to the sport of cross-country skiing, the equipment used, and how it is done.