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  • Skateboarding

    Jim Whiting

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Aug. 28, 2018)
    An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of skateboarding, from its homemade beginnings to its heyday under Tony Hawk, as well as its techniques and other famous skaters.
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  • BMX

    Jim Whiting

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Aug. 28, 2018)
    An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of bicycle motocross, from its teenaged origins to its current Olympic presence, as well as its rules, records, and famous bikers.
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  • Mountain Biking

    Jim Whiting

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Aug. 28, 2018)
    An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of mountain biking, from its first informal downhill races to the grueling annual Birkebeiner, as well as its records and famous bikers.
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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.

  • Snowboarding

    Jim Whiting

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Aug. 28, 2018)
    An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of snowboarding, from its Michigan roots to its current Olympic presence, as well as its techniques, records, equipment, and famous boarders.
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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.

  • MMA

    Jim Whiting

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Aug. 28, 2018)
    An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of mixed martial arts, from its roots in ancient Greece to its televised matches, as well as its rules, methods, and famous fighters.
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  • Skydiving

    Jim Whiting

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Aug. 28, 2018)
    An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of skydiving, from Leonardo da Vinci's sketches to the parachute-free wingsuit, as well as its records, equipment, and famous divers.
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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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  • Barefoot Waterskiing

    Jim Gigliotti

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Action-packed overview of the sport of barefoot waterskiing, its origins, stars, and the equipment required.
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  • Extreme Skiing

    John E. Schindler

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the different kinds of extreme skiing, including speed skiing, backcountry skiing, and heli-skiing.
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  • Scuba Diving

    Carol Ryback

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the gear and training needed to scuba dive, and the reasons why people scuba dive, including to rescue others, fix underwater pipes, search for sunken treasure, or for pure recreation.
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