Singles Skating

by Heather E. Schwartz

Overview

From the athletic moves to the costumes and music, freestyle skating is a beautiful sport. Learn everything from the basics and the rules to the history of this breathtaking sport. It will have you wanting to lace up your skates!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515781882
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Figure Skating
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Heather E. Schwartz writes books for kids from her home in upstate New York. She loves writing because she loves learning new things, brainstorming creative ideas, and moving words around on a page. In her spare time, she runs a website for young writers (WriteintheMiddle.co). She also enjoys baking cookies in fun shapes, throwing holiday parties, walking in the woods, eating cider donuts, and spending time with her family.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Style, Form, and Grace 4

Chapter 1 Basics and Rule 6

Chapter 2 Footwork, Jumps, and Spins 10

Chapter 3 Planning a Program 14

Chapter 4 Skating to be the Best 20

Chapter 5 Singles Skating Legends 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Meets Common Core Standards - Reading Informational Text; high-interest sidebars and Fact boxes give more in depth explanation of history of sport, mechanics, equipment, etc.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 4–6—Clean, simple layouts, complemented by beautiful photography, enhance the clear writing in this excellent series. With the aid of consultant Kristin Eberth, a United States Figure Skating double gold medalist and professional skater with Disney on Ice, each book describes the basics of skating, practice, and performance. The standout title is Singles Skating, as it fully describes the different jumps, turns, and techniques that are frequently mentioned throughout the series but only completely detailed in this volume. Photos accompany the descriptions of skating techniques, providing visual learners with a deeper understanding of each one. "Fast Facts" asides include many trivia snippets that don't otherwise fit into the text but offer a broader view of figure skating. In addition to a glossary, terms are defined on the same page where they're first mentioned. VERDICT A lovely first purchase for new and seasoned figure skating pros, especially Singles Skating.

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