It's no surprise that snowboarding is one of the world's fastest growing sports. Extreme snowboarders have mastered every kind of terrain, from natural gullies to the halfpipe. Snowboarding… More →
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Since the early 1990s, the term "extreme sports" has come to mean many things. Whether flying off a giant ramp, diving from an airplane, or tackling waves taller than a five-story building,… More →
What makes a sport extreme? More than a regular one, an extreme sport usually involves a higher level of risk and challenges. This exciting series shows readers the styles, equipment, moves,… More →
Dynamic photos energize this exciting series on extreme sports and their cultures! Explosive full-color photos, engaging text, historical trivia, star profiles, and the sport's hot spots add… More →
Have you ever wondered how the tallest buildings in the world are constructed? What makes them safe? Extreme Structures takes a fascinating look at how the coolest buildings and structures… More →
Surfing is an exotic sport that fascinates and excites us. Surfers are daring athletes who challenge the mighty waves of oceans. Find out what makes a person wake up at dawn to take thrilling More →
Extreme Wakeboarding dives into this spectacular water sport which combines elements of skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding. The sport's explosive popularity lies in the thrill of… More →
What does it mean to be brave? Could picturing yourself not being afraid actually make you feel better? How can we manage the little steps and big leaps along our journey toward facing fear?… More →
Fakes are objects or stories that seem real, but are not. Hoaxes are tricks that deceive people into believing things that are not true. From giants and lake monsters to lost princesses,… More →
Families and their Faiths is a first introduction to cultures and faiths around the world. It gives a personal and intimate glimpse of real families and the role faith plays in their everyday More →
Resentment and compassion link these two reader's theater-style plays that help teach young people how to deal with real situations. Both deal with traumatic changes within a family - a… More →
NASCAR runs its races on massive speedways that seem to take on a personality of their own. From the tight turns on the small town ovals to the mighty superspeedways that help cars reach top… More →