The Story of Figure Skating

From its beginnings in Europe to the contemporary skating scene and the stars of the 1998 Winter Olympics, here is a fascinating look at a sport that keeps growing in popularity. Skating fans will be captivated by the sport's history, its memorable moments, its fashions, its jumps and spins, and much more in this comprehensive, entertaining book with over sixty striking photographs.>

About the author

Michael Boo lives in Chesterton, Indiana

Summary

From its beginnings in Europe to the contemporary skating scene and the stars of the 1998 Winter Olympics, here is a fascinating look at a sport that keeps growing in popularity. Skating fans will be captivated by the sport's history, its memorable moments, its fashions, its jumps and spins, and much more in this comprehensive, entertaining book with over sixty striking photographs.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Boo
• Publisher: Collins US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 10
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.10.1998
• EAN: 9780688158200
• ISBN: 978-0-688-15820-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 229 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: JUVENILE NONFICTION: Sports & Recreation / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Sports & Recreation / Winter Sports