This popular winter sport is performed on hills all over the world! Once used only as a mode of transportation, skiing has become an internationally respected sport of speed, endurance, and agility. Skiing in Action provides children with all the tips and tricks they'll need to hit the slopes. Highlights include: - how to get on and off a chair lift - basics of turning and stopping - tips on handling moguls - descriptions of competitive alpine and freestyle skiing

Soccer is known as "the beautiful game" because it is simple and doesn't involve a lot of expensive equipment. Now young children can find out why this sport has become the world's most popular sport. Kick it Soccer goes for goal as kids learn about - how players handle the ball - how each position helps to make a winning team - the role of a referee and rules - soccer star profiles

Developed by Native Americans, lacrosse is North America's oldest known game. Children will be intrigued to read about this fast rising sport in this simple introduction. Easy to read text explains the basic rules, how to hold the stick, and how to pass and catch the ball. Young readers will also learn about - the layout of the field - different player positions - equipment and safety gear

More than just a way to get around, bicycles provide great exercise and are used in many competitive sports. Don't know how to ride? Aren't sure what bike suits you best? Cycling in Action gives kids a colorful and engaging tour through the world of bikes. Informative text includes: - the parts and basic maintenance of a bicycle - road safety and signals - different types of bicycles and the advantages of each - competitive cycling

Skateboarding in Action shows kids how to get moving! What began as a way for surfers to practice on land has become one of North America's most popular sports. Skateboarding combines balance, dexterity, and invention and is constantly evolving. Full-color photos and concise text detail: - anatomy and care of the board and safety equipment - basics of motions and balance for the first-time skater - all the building blocks of skating tricks explained, including ollies, kickturns, grinds, slides, spins, rock n' roll, and many more - both streetstyle and vertical skating covered

As the world's largest land animals, elephants inspire awe in all of us - an awe that has led to myths of might and memory. Despite its immense strength, however, the elephant is a timid creature that uses its power only to defend itself against predators. Kids will learn many facts about these gentle pachyderms, including: - the social structure of elephants, in which the female is the leader - the animal's many, dexterous uses for its trunk - the history of the elephant's even larger ancestors, including woolly mammoths - the dangers that poaching, loss of habitat, and the ivory trade pose to the elephant's future