figure skating

Mia has grown up playing ice hockey with her three older brothers and has the skills she needs to become a star hockey player. But she's tired of skating in her brothers' shadows and has decided to pursue her passion for figure skating instead.

Explores the sport of figure skating and outlines the many techniques used by those who practice this sport. Features full-color photographs and a glossary.

Provides a history on the Olympic sport of figure skating covering facts and statistics as well as dramatic stories and color photographs.

Highlights some of the best moments and players in the history of professional figure skating.

Provides an account of the members and accomplishments of the 1961 U.S. figure skating team, and discusses the plane crash that claimed the lives of team members and their families while on their way to the world championships.

A collection of terms about figure skating and statistics about past competitions.

Investigates the destructive side of women's elite competition in gymnastics and figure-skating, exposing such problems as eating disorders, stunted growth, and debilitating injuries. Concludes that abusive coaches and intense pressure from parents are often to blame.

Looks at the basics of figure skating, the proper gear and skills needed to skate, the history of the sport, and stars.

Examines the science behind the sport of figure skating and explores its history, development, most famous competitors, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe the sport of figure skating with information on various styles of skating, equipment, practice and training, jumps and spins, competitions, and brief profiles of famous skaters.