02176cam a2200397 i 4500 501958579 TxAuBib 20210513120000.0 210513s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2020014889 9781645822059 pdf 1645822052 pdf 9781645821304 library binding 1645821307 library binding 9781645821687 paperback 1645821684 paperback TxAuBib rda Mattern, Joanne, 1963- 12 reasons to love skiing and snowboarding / by Joanne Mattern. Twelve reasons to love skiing and snowboarding. Mankato, Minnesota : 12-Story Library, 2020. 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Sports report Includes bibliographical references and index. Skiing is an ancient sport -- Snowboarding started with a new invention -- Equipment is high tech -- There are different kinds of skiing -- Skiing uses a lot of equipment -- Snow makes a difference -- Skiing is for all ages -- You can hit the slopes indoors -- Competitions are exciting -- Skiing has great athletes -- Olympic moments are highlights -- Skiing and snowboarding are adaptive sports -- Fact sheet -- Glossary. "High-tech gear. Exciting competitions. Indoor or outdoor slopes. There are many reasons to love skiing and snowboarding-discover 12 of them! Topics include history, equipment, elite competitions like the Olympics and ESPN's X Games, and famous athletes, such as Bode Miller and Shaun White. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 10-13 12-Story Library. Grades 4-6 12-Story Library. 20210513. Skis and skiing Juvenile literature. Snowboarding Juvenile literature. Sports report.