The History of Figure Skating
In the Netherlands, people skated on frozen canals as a quick way to get around. The English, who had many small ponds, drew designs on the ice with their skates instead. Young readers will be delighted to discover how differences in landscapes affected the sport of figure skating.
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"These basic introductions have small formats, large print, easy-to-read texts, and a number of full-color photos. In addition to historical information and profiles of champions, each book incorporates a bit of sports trivia. Solidly researched easy nonfiction."--School Library Journal
