Riding the River

Riding the River is an informational explanation of the sport of kayaking.  Kayak safety and skills such as launching, paddling, exiting, and rolling a kayak are described.  The style is informative and conversational. 

The book has a contents and is divided into eight sections.  Section headings are used.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned photographs, a chart, labelled diagrams, and sequence diagrams support the text and add meaning.  An index is provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that tells how to write informational explanations.

Some words may require clarification: rapids, fibreglass, buoyancy vest, parallel, cockpit, read a river.

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