Introduces the extreme sport, discussing the history of ski superpipe, the equipment used, and notable athletes.

Zoom! A skier speeds around a tree. This book introduces the basics of downhill skiing, the equipment skiers need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic skiing. Includes descriptions of each of the men's and women's aerial, freestyle, alpine, and Nordic ski events. Readers will get a primer to some rules and athletes that may participate in the 2018 PeyongChang, South Korea Winter Olympic Games. Includes Q & A feature, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--

"If you think you might like tearing it up on skis with big air and wide turns, this book covers the basics on clothing, rules, and the beginner skills useful to know for skiing"--

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to skiing through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

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

Have you ever wanted to fly like a bird or ski at top speed across snowy terrain? Can you imagine racing on skis across the countryside only to stop periodically to fire shots at targets at rapid-fire speed? In this book, you'll experience the excitement of Olympic ski jumping, cross country skiing, and biathlon. You'll learn amazing facts about the history of each sport, the training it takes to be a top athlete, and the high-tech equipment used...

"Introduces readers to the snow sports of downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding by presenting the basic techniques, gear needed, and safety tips. Includes famous slopes to visit, picture labels, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals and significant personalities of the sports of women's skiing and snowboarding. Topics include: techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, additional resources and index included"--Provided by publisher.