Pete Michalski
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The contemporary era has been the most revolutionary for women in sports, with more females involved in athletics than ever before, at all age and skill levels, largely due to the push to make school sports inclusive for girls and women. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to and historical overview of figure skating. It covers all aspects of participation in the sport and staying safe on the ice. Included are anecdotal and inspirational...
Author
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Enthusiasts who want something less conventional than traditional skateboarding might look into two other related sports: street luge and dirtboarding. This book explores these two offshoots of skating that have much in common with the winter sports luge and snowboarding, while also highlighting these sports unique attractions. Street luge gives riders the speed they may not get from regular skating, while dirtboarding enthusiasts like being able...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing's Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This title should have universal appeal for adolescents, who have to negotiate changing relationships with families and friends as they grow into young adulthood. Different chapters focus on how to handle general family disputes, nourish relationships with friends, and get along with siblings. Advice for healthy and safe socializing and recreation outside of the sphere of one's family is also offered. The reader is encouraged to see conflict from...