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Books in X-treme Sports series

  • Skateboarding

    K. E. Vieregger

    Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, )
    None
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  • Snowboarding

    Stephanie F. Hedlund

    Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Describes the history and various techniques of the sport of snowboarding.
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  • Rock Climbing

    Kristin Van Cleaf

    Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Presents the history, needed equipment, and various techniques of rock climbing.
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  • In-Line Skating

    Kristin Van Cleaf

    Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Examines the history, techniques, racing events, and more of in-line skating.
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  • Barefoot Waterskiing

    Jim Gigliotti

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Action-packed overview of the sport of barefoot waterskiing, its origins, stars, and the equipment required.
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  • Extreme Skiing

    John E. Schindler

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the different kinds of extreme skiing, including speed skiing, backcountry skiing, and heli-skiing.
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  • Scuba Diving

    Carol Ryback

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the gear and training needed to scuba dive, and the reasons why people scuba dive, including to rescue others, fix underwater pipes, search for sunken treasure, or for pure recreation.
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  • Motocross Racing

    Thomas K. Adamson

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    To be in Motocross racing demands endurance and strength. The best athletes go through intense fitness training, follow demanding diets, and practice their skills regularly. All of their efforts are put to the test on race day. Read on to learn about the motocross lifestyle in this informative title for reluctant readers.
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  • Motocross Freestyle

    Thomas K. Adamson

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This action-packed sport allows for creativity and skill to come together. Motocross freestyle focuses on the style of these athletes and what they can achieve while flying through the air. Whether its superman grabs or backflips, these riders are true athletes. Struggling readers will take their hands off the brakes in this adrenaline-pumping title!
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  • Big Air Skateboarding

    Thomas K. Adamson

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Heights do not rank high on the list of fears for these athletes. Big air skateboarding has its competitors soaring over 8 stories high and at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. Skate through this awesome title for young readers.
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  • BMX Freestyle

    Thomas K. Adamson

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    A sport created with racing in mind evolved into what we now know as BMX freestyle. Now more durable and sturdy, these bikes can support an ambitious biker. With spinning handlebars and pegs for fancy footwork, these athletes will surely impress. Ride along in this active title for reluctant readers.
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  • Extreme Sports: Surf! Your Guide to Longboarding, Shortboarding, Tubing, Aerials, Hanging Ten and More

    Scott Bass

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, May 1, 2003)
    A guide to longboarding, shortboarding, tubing, aerials, hanging ten, and more provides instruction in everything from getting used to being in
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