"Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal...

Poems that relate to winter and the cold.

Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.

A photographic picture book providing a comprehensive overview of facts about winter.--

When Jack Frost arrives, the members of the Baby-Sitters Club head for the snow-covered mountains with their skis, skates, snowsuits, and boots in tow, on the lookout for winter fun and male skiers.

Willy, an indoor cat, is told that outdoor cats are "weird and wild," but sneaks out to play with them in the snow and learns that they make great friends.

"Now after 50 years, it's time for Canada to stand up and cheer. Stand up and cheer everybody! The Olympics Salt Lake City, 2002, men's ice hockey gold medal: Canada!" -- Bob Cole, CBC play-by-play broadcaster There was no iconic Paul Henderson moment, nor a Sidney Crosby golden goal, but Canada's 5-2 victory against the rival United States in the men's 2002 Olympic gold medal game wiped out 50 years of frustration for the nation that invented ice...

As the world descends into anarchy, home means everything... Three weeks after the nation's power grid goes down, chaos reigns. Food supplies have dried up. Fuel is running low. And the bleak, brutal winter is relentless. Fall Creek has forged a shaky peace, but the cost for safety is proving higher than some are willing to pay. The town is a powder keg waiting to explode. Noah struggles to maintain order even as dissent and conflict threaten to destroy...

Provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and techniques for creating decorative craft projects for the winter season, especially for the winter holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve and Day.

A red fox, driven by hunger and curiosity, explores its world, encountering a mouse, a hare, and a wolverine.