You want intense? How about rocketing into the air off a vert ramp and sticking the landing in front of a cheering crowd? Skateboarding has evolved from a fun hobby for kids to an international sporting spectacle. Find out how it made that journey, meet the world's top skaters, and learn the key tricks and moves. This title will allow students to explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including...

Learn all about the sport of Motocross, including types of equipment and gear, history of the sport, and competitions.

Fourteen-year-old Brady and his cousin Quinn love extreme sports, but nothing could prepare them for the aftermath of Brady's close encounter with a meteorite after it crashes into his Black Hills, South Dakota, bedroom.

Learn all about skateboarding, including types of skateboards and gear, history of the sport, and competitions.

"You want intense? How about dropping from a helicopter onto a fresh field of powder, then skiing down a mountain? Heliskiers go where there are no trails, but there is a lot of danger and excitement. Find out where people go heliskiing, how they avoid deadly avalanches, and which skiing superstars are the best in the world." -- cover.

"People across the globe love to play sports. But not all sports are as common as others. Dash into the world of weird sports, including everyday activities taken to the extreme, combined sports, and more"--

Text and photographs explore the sport of extreme MotoGP.

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. This title will allow students to ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the...

Learn all about snowboarding, including types of snowboarding and gear, history of the sport, and competition.

"The great outdoors is an athlete's playground, and supergirls have gone wild. Women athletes have explored the wilderness in extremes, from hiking 1,000 miles long-distance to climbing vertical rock. The vivid images impress, and the engaging text shares the accomplishments of women athletes. Readers will be inspired to investigate different kinds of wilderness sports, including hunting and fishing." -- Publisher description.