Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Skylab Skylab Charles Ira Coombs Describes the structure of the earth-orbiting laboratory, Skylab, and discusses its proposed eight-month mission. OL15839906W
Auto racing Auto racing Charles Ira Coombs Describes various racing associations, racing cars, track and road courses, and an oval race from start to finish. OL4979445W
Be a winner in football Be a winner in football Charles Ira Coombs Explains the game of football and gives instructions on improving playing techniques. OL4979449W
Be a winner in horsemanship Be a winner in horsemanship Charles Ira Coombs Discusses the selection and care of a horse and the fundamentals of horsemanship. OL4979450W
Be a winner in track and field Be a winner in track and field Charles Ira Coombs Instructions in the techniques involved in track-and-field events such as sprinting, distance jumping, pole vaulting, and javelin throwing. OL4979454W
Be a winner in windsurfing Be a winner in windsurfing Charles Ira Coombs Describes windsurfing, also called boardsailing or sailboarding, and provides information about equipment, training, and techniques used in this relatively new sport. Includes a glossary of terms. OL4979455W
Bicycling Bicycling Charles Ira Coombs A guide to the selection and care of bicycles, the rules of cycling, and the phenomenal growth of the sport. OL4979456W
Coal in the energy crisis Coal in the energy crisis Charles Ira Coombs This discussion of coal highlights the changing technology of underground and surface mining, the controversial issue of land reclamation, and the importance of this fossil fuel's many by-products. OL4979462W
Hot-air ballooning Hot-air ballooning Charles Ira Coombs Traces the history of hot-air ballooning and describes the equipment, training, and techniques of the successful aeronaut. OL4979469W
Let's rodeo! Let's rodeo! Charles Ira Coombs Text and photographs explore the world of rodeos, portraying the people, the animals, and such events as bareback bronc riding and steer wrestling. OL4979470W
Spacetrack, watchdog of the skies Spacetrack, watchdog of the skies Charles Ira Coombs Describes the organization and functions of Spacetrack, the Air Force agency which maintains radar control of and collects data from objects launched into space. OL4979486W
Ultralights Ultralights Charles Ira Coombs An introduction to a new, small, engine-powered, recreational aircraft and the sport, ultralighting, which it has generated. OL4979509W