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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about...

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic snowboarding. Includes descriptions of slopestyle, halfpipe, snowboard cross, and parallel slalom events, along with the new big air event. 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Since 1965, when a Michigan dad invented 'Snurfing' for his young daughter, snowboarding has always appealed to kids. Young readers will be clamoring to hit the slopes as they explore the world of snowboarding, one of America's fastest growing sports. Kids' Guides kindle the diverse interests of elementary readers by introducing them to a wide range of subjects. Part how-to guide, part introductory overview, every Kids' Guide is filled with practical...

"Explains how the laws of science, especially physics, are at work in the sport of snowboarding"--Provided by publisher.

"Celebrate the Winter Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to snowboarding, the sport known for its halfpipe and slopestyle events. Also included is a brief biography of skier and snowboarder Ester Ledecká"-- Provided by publisher.

This title examines the STEM concepts that make snowboarding so thrilling. From the physics of friction and gravity to the technology of smart helmets, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the sport of snowboarding. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history, equipment, skills, and competitions of snowboarding.

"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.

Describes the evolution of snowboarding as a sport, the training and conditioning required, the basics of gliding and turning, intermediate and advanced jumps and tricks, and the details of competitive snowboarding.