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Extreme Sports: Skateboard!
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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Extreme Skydiving
Bobbie Kalman, John Crossingham
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 30, 2006)Describes the history of skydiving, the different gear and safety equipment used, and the challenges that competitors face, and provides brief biographies of skydiving stars.
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Extreme Sports: Dive!
Darice Bailer
Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, May 1, 2002)These high-speed introductions to extreme sports showcase the skills and share the secrets of these sports. These are ideal books to have on hand for any youngster with an interest in sports. Showcasing safety tips and proper equipment, these books are informative and action-packed.
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Extreme Skydiving
Bobbie Kalman, John Crossingham
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2006)Intended for ages 6-12, this work features such high-velocity sports as sky surfing and skydiving. It explores: the history and techniques of the thrilling sports; expert sky-surf tricks; stars and legends of the sport; the designs and function of the equipment; and how to stay safe in these daring sports.
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Extreme Snowboarding
Bobbie Kalman, Kelley MacAulay
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2004)Snowboarding is an Olympic sport. Intended for ages 6-12, this book helps children learn about: snowboarding's history; the different styles of riding; types of competitions; and the sport's top professionals.
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Extreme Surfing
John Crossingham, Bobbie Kalman
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2003)Surfing is an exotic sport. Intended for ages 6-12, this work helps readers find out what makes a person wake up at dawn to take thrilling rides on these enormous waves. It helps them discover: the etiquette of surfing; the many types of surfboards and how to care for them; great places to surf around the world; and the history of surfing.
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Extreme Sports
John Crossingham, Bobbie Kalman
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2004)Provides an introduction to the equipment, techniques, safety precautions, competitions, and personalities involved with the extreme sports on the road, in the mountains, in snow, in water, and under other risky conditions.
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Rally Car Racing
Chris Bowman
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)Winding roads, unpredictable weather, and high speeds give rally car racing its wild reputation. Drivers navigate through unfamiliar courses and slide around sharp corners to beat their competition. This action-packed book will stir up interest for even the most reluctant readers.
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Extreme Skateboarding
Bobbie Kalman
School & Library Binding (Turtleback, Oct. 1, 2003)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Reveals skateboarding culture and its history describing the structure of a skateboard, different styles of skating, stars and their signature tricks, and tips on improving skills.
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Extreme Motocross
Bobbie Kalman, John Crossingham
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2004)Motocross events blend tough off-road riding, high-speed racing, and fearless airborne grace. Intended for ages 6-12, this book gives full-colour treatment to the bikers and their machine. Topics covered include: anatomy of a dirt bike; race course basics; the stadium supercross circuit; and freestyle - a form of motocross.
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Extreme Climbing
John Crossingham, Bobbie Kalman
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2004)Rock climbing requires forethought, artistry, and courage. Intended for ages 6-12, this book provides information on: bouldering - a daring style of climbing without ropes; a look at the history of climbing; the frozen limits of ice climbing; and the thrills of climbing indoor rock walls.
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Extreme Skateboarding
John Crossingham, Bobbie Kalman
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2003)Skateboarding is one of the coolest sports around. Intended for ages 6-12, this book teaches children about the sport's history and culture. It helps them learn about: the basics of a skateboard; different styles of skating; stars and their signature tricks; and tips on improving skills.
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