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Books in Extreme Sports Collection series

  • BMX

    Rebecca Koehn

    Library Binding (Pop!, Aug. 1, 2020)
    A thrilling overview of BMX biking, from the sport's early history to the top events and athletes of today. Engaging text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
  • Freestyle Skiing

    K C Kelley

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Action-packed overview of the sport of freestyle skiing, its origins, stars, and the equipment required.
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  • Weight Lifting

    Bill Lund

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Describes the history, equipment, and contemporary practice of weightlifting.
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  • Skateboarding

    Ben Powell

    Paperback (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2003)
    An introduction to skateboarding's history, equipment, techniques, tricks, styles, and stars.
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  • Wheel Sports

    Michael Hurley

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Wheel Sports shows readers different extreme wheel sports from around the world.
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  • Extreme Sports: BMX

    Chris Job

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, Feb. 14, 2003)
    This series gives readers the low-down on some of the world's most exciting sports. Each title looks at sports that readers can do themselves, from skateboarding on the street to BMX tricks, and explores how the sport has developed. Each book: - Offers an introduction to extreme sports and also extra information for those already involved - Provides advice on safety, equipment and the importance of proper training - Contains spectacular photographs that bring each sport to life
  • Animal Sports

    Jim Gigliotti

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Animal Sports introduces readers to different extreme animal sports practiced around the world!
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  • Surf

    Garry Chapman

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, May 1, 2001)
    Recounts the origins of extreme sports performed in ocean waves, surveys the appropriate weather conditions, equipment, clothing, and safety factors, and describes big wave surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing, and wakeboarding.
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  • Snowboarding

    Matt Barr, Chris Moran

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Discusses the history of snowboarding, some of the sport's pioneers, techniques and styles, necessary equipment, popular resorts, and dangers.
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  • Bicycle Stunt Riding

    Jason Glaser

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Describes the history, equipment, and contemporary practice of bicycle stunt riding.
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  • Sky Surfing

    Pam Muñoz Ryan

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Describes the history, equipment, and techniques of the sport that involves a team of skydivers, with one person surfing and the other one filming.
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  • Sky Diving

    Jim Gigliotti

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Action-packed overview of the sport of skydiving, its origins, and the equipment required.
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