Books in Sports World Series series

Readers learn some guidelines for hiking and taking long walks, including suggestions for necessary preparations such as proper shoes and clothing, and backpacking equipment.

Documents the 1987 visit of two giant pandas, Basi and Yuan Yuan, from China to the San Diego Zoo, a goodwill trip designed to teach Americans about the plight of this endangered species

Describes the World Cup soccer tournament, including the rules of the tournament, the details of seeding and elimination, and past winning teams and their key players.

Where are the best places for BMX racing? What makes the Afan Valley, Wales great for cross-country mountain biking? Do you know the difference between a berm, a hole shot and a quick release? This book answers these questions and many others.

Surveys the history, equipment, techniques, risks, and safety factors of motocross, a type of motorcycle racing characterized by unpaved courses with rugged terrain, jumps, and berms.

A look at the special problems facing a deaf child in a normal school environment focuses on seven-year-old Shane's relationship with his classmates and includes an introduction to sign language for children

Uses illustrations and simple text to explain the basics involved in karate, describing blocks, kicks, stances, and other karate protocol

Describes how animals such as the clouded leopard, Tahitian lory, and the Mhorr gazelle have become endangered species and how scientists at the San Diego Zoo are working on projects that will protect and conserve these rare animals.

Describes the work of the veterinarians at the San Diego Zoo as they treat sick and injured animals and work to save species through conservation and breeding programs

Where are the best places to learn to ollie off a ramp? What makes Berkley, USA great for longboard riding? Do you know the difference between a Mctwist and a 1080? This book answers these question and many others.

Shows a boy learning to ride his new bicycle and fix a punctured tire, and highlights the Tour de France and various cycling techniques

In a small city in southern Taiwan, six children with a traditional background experience different changes in their outlook