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  • Rock Climbing

    Chris Oxlade

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Provides an introduction to the sport of rock climbing, along with information on the sport's history, styles of climbing, equipment, techniques, popular sites for climbing, and some of the dangers.
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  • Bmx Racing and Freestyle

    Julie Nelson

    Library Binding (Steadwell Books, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses the history, techniques, and equipment of BMX racing and freestyle and explains how to get started and how to compete.
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  • Whitewater Kayaking

    Ellen Labrecque

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

    Chuck Miller

    Library Binding (Steadwell Books, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes the sport of snowboarding and suggests how to get started as a snowboarder.
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  • Water Sports

    Jim Gigliotti

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Water Sports introduces readers to a variety of extreme water sports from around the world!
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  • Sailing

    Michael Teitelbaum

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Action-packed overview of the sport of sailing, its origins, famous racers, and tips on starting up this fun hobby.
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  • Bungee Jumping

    Jason Glaser

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Discusses the history, stunts, competitions, equipment, and safety measures of bungee jumping.
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  • Triathlon

    Bill Lund

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Describes the history, equipment, personalities, and contemporary practice of the triathlon.
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  • Extreme Sports Skateboard!: Your Guide to Street, Vert, Downhill, and More

    Constance Loizos

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    From the street to the pipe and all the way to luge, Skateboard! gives kids some fantastic inspiration for extreme fun right in their own neighborhood. Skateboarding is becoming a BIG COMPETITION SPORT EXTREME SPORTS IN GENERAL ARE OF HIGH INTEREST TO KIDS. FUN TO READ with it's convenient size, spectacular photos, clear drawings, and engaging text. With National Geographic's new series, Extreme Sports, kids can learn the tricks of the pros, use the cool vocabulary, and vicariously experience the thrill of participating in extreme sports without leaving home. Each book is a quick, fun, and comprehensive introduction to its sport. Skateboard! covers street, vert, downhill, street luge, mountain boarding. Info about the competitions and the stars and explanations of the moves round out the book.
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  • Skateboard!

    Constance Loizos, Jack Dickason

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback, Sept. 1, 2002)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Discusses skateboarding, including equipment, techniques, and competitions.
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  • Board Sports

    Michael Hurley

    Library Binding (Raintree, July 1, 2011)
    Board Sports shows readers some of the world’s most extreme board sports!
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  • Mountain Biking

    Ian Osborne

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Provides an introduction to the sport of mountain biking, along with information on the sport's history, equipment and maintenance, techniques, popular sites, safety rules, and champion racers.
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