Download or read book Bobsledding and the Luge written by Larry Dane Brimner and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 1997 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
Download or read book But Now I See written by Steven Holcomb and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the top bobsledders in the world and leader of the four-man American team, Steven Holcomb had finished sixth in the 2006 Olympics and medaled in nearly every competition he entered. He was considered a strong gold contender for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Talented, aggressive, and fearless, he was at the top of his game. But Steven Holcomb had a dangerous secret. Steven Holcomb was going blind. In the prime of his athletic career, he was diagnosed with keratoconus—a degenerative disease affecting 1 in 1,000 and leaving 1 in 4 totally blind without a cornea transplant. In the world of competitive sports, it was a dream killer. Not a sport for the timid, bobsledding speeds approach 100 miles per hour through a series of hairpin turns. Serious injuries—even deaths—can result. But Holcomb kept his secret from his coach, sled mates, and the public for months and continued to drive the legendary sled The Night Train. When he finally told his coach, Holcomb was led to a revolutionary treatment, later named the Holcomb C3-R. With his sight restored to 20/20, Holcomb became the first American in 50 years to win the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation World Championship, and the first American bobsledder since 1948 to win the Olympic gold medal. With a foreword by Geoff Bodine, NASCAR champion and founder of the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, But Now I See is the intimate portrait of a man's pursuit of a dream, laced with humility and the faith to find a way when all seems hopeless. It's about knowing anything is possible and the gift of a second chance.
Download or read book A Basic Guide to Bobsledding written by United States Olympic Committee and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an introduction to bobsledding, providing information on the sport's rules, history, techniques, strategies, and champions.
Download or read book Driving Forces written by Tammi Wark Marcoullier and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bobsleigh Luge and Skeleton written by Robin Johnson and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the sledding sports at the Winter Olympics, including bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton, and includes information on how they are run and the world records for each event.
Download or read book Olympic Bobsledding written by Ice Skating Institute of America and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 1979 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes Winter Olympic games and the athletes to interest the slow reader.
Download or read book Sliding written by Ellen Labrecque and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Sliding in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of sliding. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the sliding category, including luge and bobsled. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.
Download or read book But Now I See written by Steven Holcomb and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the top bobsledders in the world and leader of the four-man American team, Steven Holcomb had finished sixth in the 2006 Olympics and medaled in nearly every competition he entered. He was considered a strong gold contender for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Talented, aggressive, and fearless, he was at the top of his game. But Steven Holcomb had a dangerous secret. Steven Holcomb was going blind. In the prime of his athletic career, he was diagnosed with keratoconus—a degenerative disease affecting 1 in 1,000 and leaving 1 in 4 totally blind without a cornea transplant. In the world of competitive sports, it was a dream killer. Not a sport for the timid, bobsledding speeds approach 100 miles per hour through a series of hairpin turns. Serious injuries—even deaths—can result. But Holcomb kept his secret from his coach, sled mates, and the public for months and continued to drive the legendary sled The Night Train. When he finally told his coach, Holcomb was led to a revolutionary treatment, later named the Holcomb C3-R. With his sight restored to 20/20, Holcomb became the first American in 50 years to win the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation World Championship, and the first American bobsledder since 1948 to win the Olympic gold medal. With a foreword by Geoff Bodine, NASCAR champion and founder of the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, But Now I See is the intimate portrait of a man's pursuit of a dream, laced with humility and the faith to find a way when all seems hopeless. It's about knowing anything is possible and the gift of a second chance.
Download or read book Sports written by François Fortin and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and numerous color graphics illustrate the equipment, techniques, rules, and history of 127 sports.
Download or read book Yes I Can written by Devon Harris and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Going for Gold written by Philippa Werry and published by Learning Media Ltd. This book was released on 2002 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It never snows in Jamaica, so how did a Jamaican bobsled team make it to the Winter Olympics? This story shows what can happen when you have a dream and persevere to make it come true.
Download or read book Teamwork Counts written by Michelle Carty and published by Creative Teaching Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes bobsledding and the qualities that make a bobsledding team successful.
Download or read book A Basic Guide to Bobsledding written by Griffin Publishing and published by . This book was released on 1999-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's nothing more exciting and engaging than the Olympic Games. Athletes from across the globe unite to participate in the most thrilling and vigorous competitions of their lives. These athletes didn't get to the Olympics by accident -- it takes years of dedication, sweat, and training to become an Olympic athlete. But you don't have to be training for the Olympics to enjoy sports. Whether you like bike riding, skiing, or softball this official U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Series has been designed to introduce young athletes and their families to the world of Olympic sports. Each book explains how the sport is played, what to watch for as a spectator, and how to get actively involved as a participant. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Download or read book Speed Kings written by Andy Bull and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the efforts of four American athletes from disparate backgrounds to win the gold medal for bobsledding during the 1932 Olympics, profiling how the American public, deep in the grip of the Great Depression, rallied around their achievements.
Download or read book Air Bulletin written by United States. Department of State and published by . This book was released on 1951-02 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cool Runnings and Beyond written by Chris Stokes and published by American Book Publishing Group. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire on ice. There is no better way to describe the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team. The team started with a spectacular crash and burn at the 1988 Calgary Olympics and grew into triumphant, shining lights in world bobsleigh competition. No longer is the team a novelty--largely comedic--as portrayed in the movie "Cool Runnings. Now the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team is a phenomenon, a true marvel in the sporting world. Journalists, sports historians, and fans all hail its indomitable spirit and crowd-pleasing character. "Cool Runnings and Beyond: The Story of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team gives you a front-row seat to this incredible world, thanks to author Nelson "Chris" Stokes. His account shows how, once kindled, the flame of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team refused to sputter. Instead, it flared like its Olympic counterpart. Despite jeers and sneers, these tropical islanders proved they had the fire within them to become medal contenders. Now serving as president of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Federation, Chris Stokes speaks from his,experience as an Olympian and as a member of the world bobsleighing community. He details the personalities of the teammates, the grinding training regimens, and the raw hopes and fears, disasters and determination found behind the familiar media images. Drawing from the dynamic demands of marketing Jamaica Bobsleigh, Chris also provides lessons for fund raising, building a vibrant and visionary business, and seeking personal growth through teamwork.
Download or read book The Night Train written by Mike Brewster and published by Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Incorporated. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
