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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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Aaron Rodgers
Allan Morey
Library Binding (Amicus, Aug. 1, 2019)"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Describes his childhood, his college years playing football, and how he got to be one of the best NFL players. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
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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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Chloe Kim
Elizabeth Raum
Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2017)"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on US pro snowboarder Chloe Kim. Describes her childhood, when she started riding a snowboard, and how [s]he got to be one of the youngest pro halfpipe and slopestyle snowboarders. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--]cProvided by publisher.
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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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Extreme Sports: Climb!
Pete Takeda
Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 1, 2002)Climbing is one of the fastest growing extreme sports. From the climbing wall in your local gym to the forbidding slopes of Mount Everest, it offers exciting challenges to adventurers of every age and skill level. Accomplished climber and competitor Pete Takeda shows kids exactly how the sport is done, presenting an enticing, close-up look at bouldering, sport climbing, wall climbing, trad climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, and more.
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Aaron Judge
Allan Morey
Library Binding (Amicus, Aug. 1, 2019)"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Describes his childhood, when he started playing baseball, and how he got to be a power hitter in the MLB. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
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BMX Racing
Thomas K. Adamson
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)Practice makes perfect when it comes to BMX racing. The more times you practice your gates, peddling intervals, and turns, the better racer you will be. Polishing all of these skills will help you climb to the top of the race series. Enjoy learning what it takes to be a BMX racer in this beginner book.
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Extreme Sports: Ski!
Pamela Pollack
Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Feb. 1, 2002)Action-packed visuals and cool, fact-filled text let kids experience vicariously all the thrills and spine-tingling risks of this extreme sport, exploring the different moves, the life of a competitor, and safety information. Original.