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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Poor Buford has horns that curve out behind him and back around near his feet. He can't climb as the other sheep do, so he moves down to a ranch and hides among the cattle. Soon he is found by hunters and discovers his horns are wonderful after all!
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"As skiing evolves from mom-and-pop backcountry hills to megaresorts and all-access passes, the pioneers and diehards--the ski bums -- remain the beating heart of the sport. Veteran ski journalist and former ski bum Heather Hansman takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the hidden history of American skiing, offering a glimpse into an underexplored subculture from the perspective of a true insider. Hopping from Vermont to Colorado, Montana...
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Imagine what it would be like to take a trip through Colorado with John Fielder as your tour guide, or to be on location at a Fielder photo shoot. Now is your chance to do both! The celebrated photographer who has traveled the state for more than 40 years in search of its most beautiful vistas shares his love for Colorado's rugged beauty, as well as his knowledge of Colorado's historical, recreational, and cultural richness, in this extraordinary...
Pub. Date
2015.
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Back country skiers, snow boarders, and snowmobilers must be aware of the dangers of avalanches and be able to recognize the conditions that lead to avalanche release, as well as equipment that can help save peoples' lives. Professional snowboarders, skiers, and snowmobilers discuss the five basic things: get the gear, get avalanche training, get the forecast, get the picture, and get out of harms way.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 11
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Set amid the spontaneous, uninhibited surf culture of Malibu and Mexico in the late 1970s, this riveting memoir, written in crisp Hemingwayesque prose, recalls Ollestad's childhood and the magnetic man whose determination and love infuriated and inspired him -- and ultimately saved his life.
9) Hotdogger
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Aldo Zelnick comic novels volume 8
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
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"Just how humdrum is 10-year-old Aldo Zelnick's life right now? So humdrum that he sets out to measure which January day will be the most boring. So humdrum that Jack and Bee succeed in getting him to try some weird hobbies. So humdrum that his recurring Hawaii dream has become way more enticing than real life. So humdrum that even unathletic Aldo agrees to downhill ski with his superjock brother, Timothy -- and finds that hotdogging it on the slopes...
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Vampire Academy volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 12
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While on a school skiing trip, guardian-in-training Rose faces everything from misunderstandings between friends to fights among factions of Moroi as reports of horrific Strigoi attacks raise tensions, ultimately leading Rose and some of those closest to her into a battle that teaches her much about life, death, and love.
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This second addition addresses the problem of stability evaluation for backcountry powder-hounds while maintaining the philosophy of avoiding avalanche accidents by observation, recognition of avalanche terrain, and good routefinding for the more conservative ski tourer. Essential reading for anyone who ventures 9into avalanche terrain.
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Pub. Date
2013.
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Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die{u2014}the 10th book in the popular Fifty Places series{u2014}takes readers to some of the world{u2019}s most inspiring skiing/snowboarding destinations: the Chugach Mountains (Alaska); Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat Springs (Colorado); Tuckerman Ravine (New Hampshire); Rusutsu (Japan); Chamonix (France); Portillo (Chile); and Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia). Based on interviews with leading...
13) Aspen extreme
Pub. Date
[1993?]
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Two buddies leave their blue-collar world to become ski instructors in Aspen. Once there, they enter the playground of the rich and famous, and experience extreme skiing, extreme wealth and extreme seduction.
14) Falling stars
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"Emily Ammerman has always felt at home amid the ski runs and slopes of Snowdrift Summit, the Colorado resort her family has operated for decades. Snow is her element, and she doesn’t hesitate when a new client asks her to train him to ski The Plunge, one of Colorado’s most treacherous runs. But Zach Ryder is no regular client. On screen, he’s famous for starring as a daring CIA officer who always saves the day. In real life, he’s just as...
16) Bunny Slopes
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In this interactive picture book, the reader must help Bunny stay on course as he skies down the slope.
17) Spy Ski School
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Spy school volume 4
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 11
Description
Twelve-year-old Ben's unexpected success outside the classroom causes the CIA to activate him for a mission to become friends with Jessica Shang, daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss.
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Mr. Magee books volume 3
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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An encounter with a moose while they are learning to ski provides Mr. Magee and his dog with some unexpected excitement.
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From the publisher. The All-Mountain Skier helps skiers advance their skills with a foolproof, self-instructional program for mastering advanced techniques in even the most challenging conditions. Drawing from his extensive experience as a ski professional, instructor Mark Elling delivers essential advice and information including tips from other expert skiers to help readers perform like pros.