A historical overview of notable female gymnasts in the Olympics, including Agnes Keleti of Hungary, Olga Korbut of Russia, and Nadia Comaneci of Romania.
Photographs and easy-to-follow text help readers understand what causes thunder and lightening, explaining what thunder is, why thunder and lightening always occur together, and how thunderstorms work.
Did you know that snowboard superpipe athletes can spin around three or more times in midair before landing safely? They launch themselves high above the superpipe and perform tricks such as the double cork 1080 and backside air. Some of the best riders compete in top events such as the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard superpipe. You'll discover: How athletes practice stunning snowboard superpipe tricks. Where the biggest and toughest competitions are held. How to stay safe while racing up the icy wall of a superpipe. How some of the world's best snowboard superpipe athletes learned their incredible moves. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!.
Did you know that ski slopestyle athletes fly off jumps to do incredible tricks in midair? They can grab their skis and spin around two times before landing smoothly on the snow. Some skiers also glide down rails before jumping off and racing to the next jump. They soar as high as they can to wow fans and judges. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski slopestyle. You'll discover: How early ski slopestyle athletes jumped off bumps called moguls. How to win the fiercest ski slopestyle competitions. How to stay safe while flying off ramps and down rails. Where to watch the best ski slopestyle athletes compete head-to-head. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!.
The Building of the First Transcontinental Railroad
Bailer, Darice
1996
While on a field trip to the National Museum of American History, ten-year-old Lucy imagines herself as Andrew Russell, taking a picture of the joining of the Central and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Summit, Utah, in 1869.
While on a field trip to the National Museum of American History, nine-year-old Lucy imagines herself as Andrew Russell, taking a picture of the joining of the Central and Union Pacific Railroads at Promitory Summit, Utah, in 1869.
