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Skydiving
Heather Moore Niver
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)"It's hard to imagine there's a more extreme sport than skydiving. Jumping from a plane at 13,000 feet (3,962 m) or higher seems crazy to some, but those who try it are often hooked for life. Readers of this book step off the plane and into the high-flying world of skydiving, including tandem skydiving, accelerated free fall, BASE jumping, and competitive skydiving. The history and hazards of the sport are also considered, with midair photographs adding an even greater sense of amazement to this high-interest topic."--Publisher's website.
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Running with the Bulls
Claire E Flynn
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2014)Every year in July, the world's attention turns to the city of Pamplona, Spain. Thousands of people pack the cobblestone streets dressed in white and red. A rocket in the sky signals the big event, the Running of the Bulls. Runners scramble to keep ahead of the animals, or at least keep away from their sharp horns. Many wonder how and why such a tradition began, and this book has the answers as well as the sense of excitement. Readers will sense the perils of the run in action-packed photographs, trace the path on a map, and consider the controversial elements of the annual event.
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Racing the Iditarod
Kristen Rajczak
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)Discusses the history of the Iditarod race, including its history, traditions, and the possible dangers the racers and their dogs face.
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Climbing Mount Everest
Kristen Rajczak
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)Presents information about ascending the world's tallest mountain, including the climbing routes, famous climbers and expeditions, and equipment needed.
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Chasing a Tornado
Mark Harasymiw
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)Provides information about tornadoes, including how they form and their destructive ability, and looks at the storm chasers and meteorologists who study these storms.
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Diving With Sharks
Ryan Nagelhout
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)Provides information about different types of sharks, including hammerheads, great whites, and bull sharks, and looks at what shark diving entails, the gear it requires, and the dangers divers face in the water.
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Chasing a Tornado
Mark J. Harasymiw
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2014)Natural disasters like tornadoes destroy, devastate, and alter people's lives forever. Some people chase tornadoes for scientific purposes, while others just want the thrill of facing a twister's dangers. In this book, readers are introduced to the science behind tornadoes and to the people who have risked their lives to help us understand more about them. Graphic organizers and incredible photographs add to this glimpse into one of nature's most terrifying events.
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Running With the Bulls
Claire Flynn
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2014)Presents readers information about the thrilling experience of running with the bulls at Pamplona.
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Racing the Iditarod
Kristen Rajczak
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2014)Discusses the history of the Iditarod race, including its history, traditions, and the possible dangers the racers and their dogs face.
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Skydiving
Heather Moore Niver
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2014)It's hard to imagine there's a more extreme sport than skydiving. Jumping from a plane at 13,000 feet (3,962 m) or higher seems crazy to some, but those who try it are often hooked for life. Readers of this book step off the plane and into the high-flying world of skydiving, including tandem skydiving, accelerated free fall, BASE jumping, and competitive skydiving. The history and hazards of the sport are also considered, with midair photographs adding an even greater sense of amazement to this high-interest topic.
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Climbing Mount Everest
Kristen Rajczak
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2014)Presents information about ascending the world's tallest mountain, including the climbing routes, famous climbers and expeditions, and equipment needed.
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Diving With Sharks
Ryan Nagelhout
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2014)Provides simple information for readers about the thrill of diving with sharks.
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