On the Ice with...Tara Lapinski

On the Ice with...Tara Lapinski
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2009-12-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0316095303

Describes the life and skating career of the young woman who won a gold medal in figure skating at the 1998 Olympics.

Female Olympian and Paralympian Events

Female Olympian and Paralympian Events
Author: Linda K. Fuller
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2018-10-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3319767925

Female Olympian and Paralympian Events is a groundbreaking book that examines women’s sports in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which have long been underappreciated and under-analyzed. The book begins with a brief background on women’s participation in the Olympic Games and their role relative to the International Olympic Committee, then introduces the underlying Gendered Critical Discourse Analysis theory used throughout the book’s analysis before delving into a literature review of female Olympians and Paralympians’ events. It includes a listing of noteworthy “firsts” in the field, followed by individual discussions of twenty-eight Summer and seven Winter events, analyzed according to their historical, rhetorical, and popular cultural representations. Women’s unique role(s) in the various events are discussed, particular athletes and Paralympic events are highlighted, and original tables are also included. At the end of each section, affiliated organizations and resources are included in this invaluable referential volume.

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
Author: Esmé Raji Codell
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781565123083

Offers advice and guidelines on how to expand a child's world through books and reading, introducing three thousand teacher-recommended book titles, craft ideas, projects, recipes, and reading club tips.

Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read

Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read
Author: Laura Backes
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2012-01-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 030780917X

Get Your Child Hooked on Books! Reading can become a favorite part of any child's life—even children who think they hate to read. And, with the help of this unique book, it's easy to put your reluctant reader on the path to becoming an enthusiastic reader. Inside are 125 books that are certain to ignite your child's interest in reading. You'll find a variety of titles with real kid appeal—the best of the best for children of all reading levels. These books will captivate your child's interest and create a passion you never thought possible. So, for the love of reading and your child, come inside, explore all 125 books, and discover: ·Complete descriptions and synopses ·The appeal of each book to reluctant readers ·Suggested audience and reading levels ·Recommended readings if your child enjoys a particular book ·And much, much more! By developing a love of reading and an emotional connection to books and ideas, your child can develop and maintain a high level of interest in reading—and get a head start on life. "An excellent resource for parents and educators interested in promoting literacy among children, with practical tips on how to make reading a fun, educational, and rewarding experience for children of all ages." —Stephen Green, Ph.D., child development specialist, Texas A&M University

The Winning Edge

The Winning Edge
Author: Michele Martin Bossley
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
Total Pages: 123
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1550286366

Jennie loves training at Richmond Skate, her Calgary figure skating club, but her Olympic dreams always seem impossibly far away. When her coach suggests she's got real talent, however, Jennie's ready to do what it takes to make her dreams real--or so she thinks. Soon she's trying again and again and again to land her double Axel, and sacrificing her social life for the rink. As the cost of skating success becomes higher and higher, Jennie starts to wonder if being a star is worth what she's losing along the way. The Winning Edge is an exciting, fast-moving story about a young skater whose ambitions force her to examine what she values most in life.

Tara Lipinski

Tara Lipinski
Author: Bill Gutman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780761314561

With emphasis on education, hard work, and sportsmanship, these biographies offer readers fascinating insights into the childhood, career, and personal life of some of their favorite athletes.