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Books in Sports Activity series

  • Hot Dogging and Snowboarding

    Robert Guthrie

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1992)
    Introduces the sport of freestyle skiing and snowboarding.
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  • Skydiving

    Christopher Meeks

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1991)
    Describes the history, equipment, and techniques of skydiving.
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  • Karting

    Joe Herran, Ron Thomas

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Discusses various aspects of the sport of karting, including safety equipment, types of races, and rules for competion.
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  • Motorcycle Grand Prix Racing

    Joe Herran, Ron Thomas

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, July 1, 2002)
    Provides an introduction to motorcycle Grand Prix racing, including safety, equipment, techniques, and how the sport has evolved.
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  • Kung Fu

    Bill Gutman

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 1995)
    Describes preparation for and techniques of various styles of kung fu, a Chinese martial art practiced in fighting and self-defense.
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  • Bmx Racing

    K. A. Hale

    Library Binding (Bigfoot Books, April 1, 2020)
    This title introduces readers to BMX racing, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
  • Scuba Diving

    Tom Greve

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Explore Scuba Diving Techniques, Equipment And Safety. Up Close Photos Capture The Excitement Of Diving.
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  • Inline Skating

    John Hamilton

    Library Binding (A & D Xtreme, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to inline skating. Readers will learn the history of inline skating and about the skates, including the boots and wheels. Clothing and gear is discussed, as is safety equipment such as helmets, pads, and gloves. Federation Internationale de Roller Sports competitions are examined including Inline World Championship, as are inline skating styles such as figure, hockey, roller derby, aggressive street and park, vert, freestyle slalom, and speed skating. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future inline skaters excited about Action Sports! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Snowboarding Basics

    Jackson Jay

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 1996)
    Introduces the history, equipment, techniques, and competitions of the sport of snowboarding.
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  • Snowboarding

    John Hamilton

    Library Binding (A & D Xtreme, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to snowboarding. Readers will learn the history of snowboarding and about the three different types of snowboards. Clothing and gear is discussed, as are boots and bindings. Snowboarding styles are examined including freestyle, halfpipe, snowboard cross, and alpine snowboarding, as are Olympic and X Game athletes such as Shaun White, Sage Kotsenburg, Jaime Anderson, Kelly Clark, Louis-Felix Paradis, and Torstein Horgmo. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future snowboarders excited about Action Sports! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Auto Racing

    Tony Norman

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Dec. 15, 2005)
    This series takes readers into the realm of true adventure, from extreme sports to surviving in the wilderness, describing the equipment needed for each sport, and the skills required by those who dare.
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  • Kayaking

    Valerie Bodden

    Hardcover (Creative Education, Jan. 1, 2009)
    A simple yet colorful introduction to the outdoor sport of kayaking, including kayaking techniques, different kinds of kayaking, and important safety precautions.
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