The Olympics are full of skating sports, but perhaps none as highly anticipated as the figure-skating events. Spectators hold their breath as skaters jump, spin, and sometimes flip on the ice. They make it look easy! This high-interest volume stresses the skills and practice time needed to become an Olympic figure skater. It also features interesting stories of real athletes' accomplishments. Readers will especially love the stunning photographs that complement the accessible text. Interesting sidebars expand on their information about both figure skating and the athletes who excel at it.