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A Kid's History of The Biathlon
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A Kid's History of the Biathlon
Take a virtual field trip to Fort Kent Maine and the Tenth Mountain Ski Center to meet a young man involved in shooting and skiing and the sport of biathlon.
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Winter Sports for Kids
Winter sports are lots of fun — just ask any kid who's just scored the winning goal during an ice-hockey game or finished sledding to the bottom of a giant hill.
But when you're sitting on that sled, getting ready to ski, or doing a figure-eight on the pond in your skates, you have to know how to be safe. Otherwise, you could get injured and be stuck inside while everyone else is enjoying the snow. Check out this site for more information about winter sports for kids.
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History of the Biathlon
Click on this site to learn more about the history of the biathlon and how it evolved
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How to Dress for Winter
Winter Feels Good in so many ways. It’s good for the heart, the head and the soul. On this site, they introduce you to the sports and provide you with great information that will make your snow-time fun and safe.
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- Author : Kylie Burns
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- Author : Robin Johnson
- ASIN : 0778740420
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