Ice Skating From Axels to Zambonis Author:Dan Gutman Introduces the history, famous performers, anecdotes, and trivia of the sport of ice skating. Figure skating is one of the world's most thrilling sports, boasting breathtaking performances, captivating stars, and electrifying competitions. Dan Gutman takes you rinkside for an in-depth look at the sport, including: A day in the life of Tara L... more »ipinski. Axels, lutzes, salchows, and how to tell them apart. The tragic fate of the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating team. Stars and more stars, from the early greats to the celebrities of the '90s, including Dorothy Hamill, Peggy Fleming, Scott Hamilton, Michelle Kwan, Oksana Baiul, Elvis Stojko, Viktor Petrenko, and more. Fast-paced and fact-packed, Ice Skating: From Axels to Zambonis is required reading for future champions and enthusiastic fans alike.« less