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Tacky and his fellow penguins on Team Nice Icy Land train hard for the Winter Games, but Tacky's antics make their chances of winning a medal seem slim

When the first grade has a Winter Olympics contest, Freddy helps his class win--and shows good sportsmanship at the same time

The Nelsons are heading for a winter vacation on a great new planet with Zack's best friend, Drake, and the boys can't wait to dive into the winter games, but at the resort, Zack realizes there are a bunch of hurdles he wasn't prepared for

Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides in the art of Snowshoeing.

Tobogganing For Beginners Have you ever tried tobogganing? Well if you haven't you definitely should. Tobogganing can be a great way of turning a dull winter in to a fun time. The thrill that you can great from flying down a hill on a toboggan can be unmatchable at times. Anyone can enjoy tobogganing, even beginners. You even see young children who do toboggan runs, and they are quite good at it too. Here is what you will discover inside this book: What...

Revised and updated, this guide leads readers to 50 of the best snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails in Colorado-from Rocky Mountain National Park to Telluride.

Hockey in the nineties was a new game of speed, creativity and innovation. Now, boost your hockey talent with this up-to-the minute guide for the player, coach and fan. In “Sports Illustrated Hockey: Learn to Play the Modern Way”, a veteran hockey writer and youth league coach Jack Falla provides expert instruction in all phases of today’s game. This richly illustrated guide includes: 11 Techniques for incorporating power skating into your...

In Blood Feud, Colorado Avalanche beat writer Adrian Dater not only submits that the Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry was the most feverish match-up in recent years, but also that there was none better played. No fewer than twenty players have or will eventually make it to the Hall of Fame, the best scorers were matched up against the best goalies, brilliant coaches could be found on both benches, and two of the league's smartest general managers ruthlessly...

Whether you're a casual hockey observer or a passionate fan who can't get enough of the game, there's something for everyone in The Science of Hockey. Author Kevin Snow spoke with former players and coaches, along with numerous industry experts and media analysts to discover how science, data, and technology have impacted the sport of hockey over the years. Learn more about the nuances of a skating stride, how a puck is manufactured, the optimal temperature...

An insider history of the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL draft A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off. In “On the Clock: Edmonton Oilers”, Allan Mitchell explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Oilers at the draft, from first pick...