Winter Olympics
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The Winter Olympics product details: Format: Soft-cover edition, 7 1/8" x 9" Pages: 224 Publisher: Mountaineers Books $18.95 Plus tax, shipping and handling. |
ABOUT THE BOOK
From alpine skiing and figure skating to luge and curling, Judd devotes a chapter to each competitive sport, examining its history, key competitors in past Olympics, the newest athlete contenders, how the sport is played and judged, and more. Anecdotes and fun facts about the Winter Olympics give the reader a true sense of being at the games. And for readers who want to hit the slopes or rinks of British Columbia, Judd includes a round-up on outfitters and access to the Olympic venues. The Winter Olympics also includes a chapter on the Paralympic Winter Games.