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There's waterskiing and surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding, but what comes next? Introduce your readers to wakeboarding. They'll find out how this action-packed sport got its start, and discover how they can become a wakeboarder. They'll learn the tricks and stunts, and find out who the heroes of the sport are.
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Women Athletes, readers get a chance to meet stars from tennis, track, skiing, basketball, and more--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features pioneering and powerful heroines from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic...
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Do your readers enjoy games of skill and strategy that are fun and challenging? What about games that require physical agility? If so, then paintball is for them. Readers will find out how this exciting sport got its start, what they need to know to get started, and who the heroes of the sport are. All readers need is this book, a paintball marker, and a sense of adventure.
64) No me olviden
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Primera aproximación al fenómeno de la accidentabilidad en los ambientes de montaña vinculados a Chile debido a interacción riesgosa (1900-2019). Libro que aborda el complicado tema de los accidentes de montaña desde la perspectiva que entregan los hechos, sin realizar juicios de valor, determinar responsabilidades o buscar conclusiones. Está organizado en cuatro grandes secciones: descripción del marco conceptual (qué y cómo se realizó...
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Motocross is the sport of racing motorcycles off-road. This book follows the riders as they complete several laps around a course of jumps, turns, hills, and bumps. After learning how to ride a dirt bike safely, many kids decide to race. Racing is tough, but with dedication, practice, and patience, anyone can become a dirt bike racer. Color photographs, a glossary, and exciting fact boxes will get your students ready to race.
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Richest Athletes, readers get a chance to meet sports stars with tons of money--and lots of generosity--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features athletes who use their great wealth to help others. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic...
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When it comes to climbing mountains, there's no greater challenge than Mount Everest. At nearly 30,000 feet (8,848 m) above sea level, it's the tallest mountain on Earth. With a challenging terrain and extreme cold, only the bravest attempt to climb Mount Everest each year. In this book, young readers will learn all about what makes this mountain so dangerous and why some climbers may choose to tackle it. Informative sidebars and vivid photographs...
69) Extreme Parkour
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Practitioners of the art of movement known as parkour display strength, skill, and grace as they climb and leap over every urban obstacle in their path. Parkour is a physically demanding discipline that almost anyone of any means can practice with proper instruction and when safety measures are taken. This riveting book examines the origins of parkour and its global appeal. An engrossing narrative and exciting pictures introduce the reader to basic...
71) ATV Cheat
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A young ATV rider and his friend set out to solve a race-day mystery in this action-packed installment of the Jake Maddox JV chapter book series.
Teen ATV riders Josh and Christyna are revving up for a big race. Unfortunately, someone has sabotaged the trails, putting the safety of ATV racers-and mountain bikers-in jeopardy. Josh suspects his archrival, Adam, but he needs proof! Can Josh and Christyna dig up the dirt to solve this ATV mystery, or...
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Quarterbacks, readers get a chance to meet the best ever at that key football position--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features NFL heroes from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research,...
73) Skydiving
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The thrilling sensation of flying free thousands of miles above the earth has made skydiving one of the most distinctive and popular extreme sports. Though the sport began with primitive parachuting hundreds of years ago, modern skydivers have adapted new techniques and equipment to perform ever more daring tricks in the sky. Training and licensing, types of jumps, safety measures, and competitions are covered in depth. Readers will be enthusiastic...
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Toughest Football Players, readers get a chance to meet the hard-hitting heroes of the gridiron--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features rough-and-tumble NFL stars from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary,...
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Throwing and kicking things have long been part of competitive sports. Now read about some of the weirdest sports in this category--from caber tossing to the Alaskan high-contest. Table of contents This isn't your typical sports series. There are plenty of books written on football, basketball, and other popular sports. But the world is full of all kinds of unusual sports and games, and this series focuses on the strangest of them all. Featuring bizarre...
76) Skydiving
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Skydiving can be done solo or in tandem with an instructor. When tandem jumping, a student is attached to an instructor at the shoulders and hips. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it with Skydiving, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
77) The Iditarod
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Every year, dozens of mushers and even more dogs take part in an icy dogsled race across Alaska, crossing mountain ranges and frozen bodies of water. The Iditarod, often referred to as the "last great race on Earth," is a unique event with a rich history. Readers will learn about this wild race and see how racers overcome incredible obstacles along the way. Low-level text helps struggling readers understand this high-interest event, while colorful...
78) Cycle Sports
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Women athletes go the distance in this text's exploration of supergirls who cycle. These world-class athletes are in races that span from just a few miles to over 4,000 miles. It's important they stay physically and mentally fit to do so. Readers can explore the stories of women athletes who have shaped these cycling sports. Readers also learn about experiencing the sports for themselves, whether as a hobby or as a new career. Engaging text and full-color...
79) Racing Karts
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What is an inexpensive and fun way to get started in the world of motor sports? Karting is a good way to start racing. About half of the kart racers in the United States are under the age of eighteen. It may start as a hobby or it can be your first step in a professional driving career. There are go-kart groups for kids of almost any age, experience level, or budget. Color photographs, a glossary, and exciting fact boxes will get readers revved up...
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Any kind of triathlon takes athleticism, but for elite triathletes looking to push the limits of their endurance, the Ironman Triathlon is the top choice. After swimming 2.4 miles and biking 112 miles, competitors finish the race by running a full marathon. Inspired readers will learn about the training, dedication, and hard work that go into completing one of these remarkable races. Full-color photographs motivate readers, while accessible text makes...
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