Biathlon, Cross Country, Ski Jumping, and Nordic Combined

by Kylie Burns

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778740404
• ISBN13: 9780778740407
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7