Rowing, Sailing, and Other Sports on the Water

by Jason Page

Sports involving water craft have a long tradition in the Olympics. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic stats, and outstanding competitors. Sports include - mistral - single-handed dinghies - double-handed dinghies - the star - soling - tornado - sculling - sweep oar (coxed) - sweep oar (coxless) - canoe - kayak - kayak: fours - canoe: slalom - kayak: slalom

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 077874017X
• ISBN13: 9780778740179
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6