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Extreme Parkour presents the thrills and spills of this intriguing extreme sport. The carefully written, considerate text will hold the readers' interest and allow for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index...
5) Board sports
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The tricks, stunts, thrills, and spills of boarding add up to a culture that is addictively cool. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Star Story Read about the life of skate legend Tony Hawk. Five-Minute Interview Find out some awesome boarding tips from On the Radar expert and skate pro Geoff Else. Feel It Experience the exhilarating rush of mountain-boarding!
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"WHOOSH! Nothing gets fans' hearts racing more than an extreme athlete launching high into the air or zipping along on the track-except when that big stunt sets a new record! Behind every big-time record is a dramatic story of how an extreme athlete achieved greatness in their sport. From the greatest rock-climbing records to the most awe-inspiring aerial stunts, here are record-setting moments that will keep extreme sports fans turning the page for...
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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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"Trampoline is often seen as a leisurely backyard activity but it is also known an extreme sport. This lively book covers the basics of extreme trampoline and how the technology has advanced over time. It delves into trampoline world records, the importance of safety, and trampoline lingo. Readers will also read about elite trampolinists defying gravity and executing fantastic maneuvers over 30 feet--the length of a school bus--in the air. This captivating...
12) Street sports
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Discusses several street sports for girls, including unicycling, roller skiing, and street BMX.
13) Skateboarding
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Learn all about skateboarding, including types of skateboards and gear, history of the sport, and competitions.
14) Free running
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With its acrobatic thrills and "no limits" attitude, free running is creating a sports revolution in our towns and cities. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Real-Life Story Read about the thrilling life of an adrenaline-seeking free runner! Star Story Discover the Hollywood actor who pulls cool street stunts! Five-Minute Interview Get the inside story from On the Radar's free running expert, Matthew Dickerson.
18) Skydiving
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"You want intense? How about leaping out of an airplane? Don't worry, there are parachutes! Skydiving is more than just a fast way to the ground. Skydivers perform amazing gymnastics as they soar through the air. Find out how skydiving became a sport, learn about the gear skydivers use, and experience the thrill of free fall." --cover.
19) Extreme MotoGP
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Looks at the sport of motoGP, including equipment, dangers, and superstars of the sport.
20) BMX
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Learn all about the sport of bicycle motocross or BMX, including types of gear and equipment, history of the sport, and competitions.
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