winter olympics

"Marking 20 years since the momentous victory, Tim Wharnsby delivers the inside story of how Gretzky built the team and Pat Quinn got them to the gold medal, featuring exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and personnel. Readers will hear directly from Gretzky, Jarome Iginla, Joe Sakic, Steve Yzerman, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"[A biography of snowboarder Shaun White, describing his] early years, how he got his start snowboarding, and how he earned his three Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event"--Provided by publisher.

"Celebrate the Winter Games with this . . . introduction to freestyle skiing, the sport known for its aerial and mogul events. Also included is a biographical story about skier Alexandre Bilodeau"--Publisher.

"Celebrate the Winter Games with this . . . introduction to speed skating, the sport known for its short- and long-track events. Also included is a biographical story about skater Maame Biney"--Publisher.

"Celebrate the Winter Games with this . . . introduction to luge, the sport known for its sleds and icy courses. Also included is a biographical story about slider Shiva Keshavan"--Publisher.

"Celebrate the Winter Games with this . . . introduction to ice hockey, the sport known for its pucks and sticks. Also included is a historical story about Women's Team USA"--Publisher.

"Celebrate the Winter Games with this . . . introduction to figure skating, the sport known for its singles, pairs, and ice dancing events. Also included is a biographical story about figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu"--Provided by publisher.

"Celebrate the Winter Games with this . . . introduction to alpine skiing, the sport known for its slalom and downhill races. Also included is a biographical story about skier Mikaela Shiffrin"--Provided by publisher.

"Celebrate the Winter Games with this . . . introduction to snowboarding, the sport known for its halfpipe and slopestyle events. Also included is a biographical story about skier and snowboarder Ester Ledecka"--Publisher.

Simple text and photographs offer a brief biography of World Cup alpine ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin.