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81) BMX Racing
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Practice makes perfect when it comes to BMX racing. The more times you practice your gates, peddling intervals, and turns, the better racer you will be. Polishing all of these skills will help you climb to the top of the race series. Enjoy learning what it takes to be a BMX racer in this beginner book.
82) Skydiving
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For some people, the idea of jumping out of an airplane with a parachute attached to their back is a terrifying prospect. Others find it to be the thrill of a lifetime. At 10,000 feet (3,048 m), skydivers have a bird's-eye view of the world as they jump from a plane, freefalling before gliding safely to Earth with a parachute. Breathtaking photographs will show just what it looks like as skydivers make the plunge. Vivid design and informative sidebars...
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This action-packed sport allows for creativity and skill to come together. Motocross freestyle focuses on the style of these athletes and what they can achieve while flying through the air. Whether it's superman grabs or backflips, these riders are true athletes. Struggling readers will take their hands off the brakes in this adrenaline-pumping title!
84) BMX Freestyle
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A sport created with racing in mind evolved into what we now know as BMX freestyle. Now more durable and sturdy, these bikes can support an ambitious biker. With spinning handlebars and pegs for fancy footwork, these athletes will surely impress. Ride along in this active title for reluctant readers.
85) Skydiving
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Jump into skydiving and examine the training and preparations required in this risky sport.
87) Rock Climbing
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This introduction to rock climbing provides the excitement and thrills only outdone by hitting the cliffs! Students will learn about the different methods of climbing and how to use safety equipment to become a responsible rock climber.
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Kids love scooters. They'll love reading about them, too, with this fun and engaging text. Age-appropriate text explains the mechanics of scooters and provides a fresh perspective on safety tips and cool tricks. Colorful images show kids having fun on scooters, encouraging readers to get out and try one out for themselves. A picture glossary, index, and educational websites supplement the engaging material.
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Whitewater rafters use rubber rafts that are both strong and maneuverable. Many of these rafts are self-bailing, meaning water drains out of them on its own. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it with Whitewater Rafting, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
90) Rally Car Racing
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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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Rock climbing tends to appeal to those who are interested alternative sports. The sport is often practiced alone, or with a small team, giving climbers a sense of being one with the mountain. This exciting introduction to the world of rock climbing will draw readers in with descriptions of amazing feats of scaling the most challenging peaks. Readers will learn how to develop the physical and mental skills needed to get involved in the sport in a safe...
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More than a million Americans own snowmobiles. Every winter, they get ready to race. Riders hop on their hot machines for some cold-weather fun. How do you drive a snowmobile? What are the races like? How can you stay safe while racing? Readers learn all about the exciting sport of snowmobiling. Color photographs, a glossary, and fact boxes will get them ready for this exciting adventure.
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Olympic Champions, readers get a chance to meet gold-medal superstars 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 record-breaking stars from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further...
94) Skateboarding
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Describes skateboarding and its necessary equipment and includes information on technique, places to skateboard, and famous skateboarding competitions.
95) Kiteboarding
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You want intense? How about zipping across the ocean faster than a freight train? Kiteboarders ride both the wind and the waves, battling the elements with strength and skill. Meet the world's best kiteboarders, learn how this awesome sport got started, and discover the best kiteboarding beaches. This title will allow students to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical...
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Hockey Heroes, readers get a chance to meet the best of the best from this icy sport--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 NHL heroes from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research,...
98) Shark Diving
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Sharks are some of the fiercest creatures in the ocean. Even though they can be deadly to humans, many people choose to dive into the deep blue with these creatures. Some people don't even protect themselves with cages! This book will explain why some people are so fascinated by sharks that they'll put themselves in danger to swim with them. Young readers will be drawn to the exciting text by dramatic, colorful photographs. Informative sidebars also...
99) BMX
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Did you know that BMX means bicycle motocross? Some BMX bikes are made to do jumps and tricks. Others are made for racing. Learn more about this extreme sport in BMX, an Extreme Sports book.
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Goju is: The art of knowing how, where, why and when to fight or not to fight. Knowing whether or not you can win and get away with it, defending your body, family, property, dignity, integrity, self-esteem, reputation, and country in the process. The ability to withstand both mental and physical pain, when coupled with extremely effective combat techniques, makes Goju the most realistic and potentially dangerous system in the world."
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