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  • Bungee Jumping

    Bob Italia

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Sept. 1, 1993)
    Introduces bungee jumping, a sport for daredevils based on an age-old ritual practiced by the residents of Pentecost Island in the South Pacific.
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  • Motocross

    Kenny Abdo

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Dec. 15, 2017)
    This title focuses on the motocross sport and gives information related to their types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Bolt is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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  • Mountain Biking

    Hollie Endres

    Paperback (Riverstream Pub, Jan. 14, 2014)
    Describes mountain biking, discussing styles, equipment, skills, and competitions.
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  • Riding Waverunners

    Kelli Hicks

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Accelerate Through The Waves On A Wave Runner And Learn About The Potential Dangers Of This Sport.
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  • Wrestling

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Describes the history, rules, and styles of wrestling.
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  • Snocross

    Kenny Abdo

    Library Binding (Fly!, Dec. 15, 2017)
    This title focuses on the snocross sport and gives information related to their types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Bolt is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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  • Martial Arts in Action

    Heather Levigne, Bonna Rouse

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Children will learn about karate, tae kwon do, jujitsu, judo, and kung fu and the important concepts of each, including self-defense, self-discipline, self-confidence, concentration, and balance. Simultaneous.
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  • Hang Gliding and Paragliding

    Kelli Hicks

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Explore The Exciting Sport Of Hang Gliding And Paragliding With Close Up Pictures And Examine Necessary Safety Equipment.
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  • Bikes, Boards, And Blades

    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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  • Scuba Diving

    Bob Italia

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Describes the equipment, techniques, and safety precautions used in scuba diving
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  • Skateboarding

    Joe Herran, Ron Thomas

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, July 1, 2002)
    Offers an introdution to skateboarding, covering such topics as equipment, safety, maintenance, and how the sport has changed.
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  • Tennis in Action

    Bobbie Kalman, John Crossingham, Bonna Rouse

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, June 1, 2002)
    Introduces the game of tennis, covering equipment, warm-up exercises, tennis courts, rules, scoring, vocabulary, and techniques for serving, rallying, and volleying.
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