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Becoming a Figure Skater
By Craig Maurizi (introduced by) and Nancy Ellison (photographer)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Universe Pub
Publication date December 30, 2004
Pages 95
Binding Hardcover
Book category Juvenile Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780789311894
ISBN-10 0789311895
Dimensions 0.75 by 7.50 by 9.25 in.
Weight 0.90 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $19.95
Other format details juvenile
§As reported by publisher
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Summary
Presents the story of a young skater as she trains to become a champion, with chapters on jumping, choreography, performance skills, costumes, and the mental training needed for compeitition.
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
Any girl who has watched the Olympics has fantasized about becoming the next Sarah Hughes or Michelle Kwan, donning a pair of skates, spinning through the air, and landing with a perfect flourish. The perfect gift for any young girl who loves to ice skate, Becoming a Figure Skater follows a promising young skater as she trains to become a champion.
From learning the difference between a triple lutz and a triple flip, to taking the reader through the mental challenge of competition, Becoming a Figure Skater explores the combination of talent, hard work, and determination required to become a great skater. Photographed by Nancy Ellison at the Ice House in Hackensack, New Jersey-where 2002 Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes trained-Becoming a Figure Skater will entrance young figure skaters with chapters on jumping, choreography, performance skills, and costumes. The must-have book for every young ice skater!
Any girl who has watched the Olympics has fantasized about becoming the next Sarah Hughes or Michelle Kwan, donning a pair of skates, spinning through the air, and landing with a perfect flourish. The perfect gift for any young girl who loves to ice skate, Becoming a Figure Skater follows a promising young skater as she trains to become a champion.
From learning the difference between a triple lutz and a triple flip, to taking the reader through the mental challenge of competition, Becoming a Figure Skater explores the combination of talent, hard work, and determination required to become a great skater. Photographed by Nancy Ellison at the Ice House in Hackensack, New Jersey-where 2002 Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes trained-Becoming a Figure Skater will entrance young figure skaters with chapters on jumping, choreography, performance skills, and costumes. The must-have book for every young ice skater!


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With Craig Maurizi (other contributor) | from Universe Pub (December 30, 2004)
9780789311894 | details & prices | 95 pages | 7.50 × 9.25 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 3-4 | 0.90 lbs | List price $19.95
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