Extreme Sports

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, and heroes of adventurous sports on land and in the water. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

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Surfing

by Bernard Conaghan

What makes surfing an extreme sport? To begin with, not many sports are based on the ocean. Performing jumps, flips, and tricks in a wall of water takes a lot of skill. Learn all about… More →

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Snowboarding

by Bernard Conaghan

What makes snowboarding an extreme sport? Start with daring jumps, flips, and tricks--then add a slippery surface. Learn all about alpine racing, and snowboarding on the half-pipe, down… More →

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BMX

by Bernard Conaghan

What makes BMX an extreme sport? Whether you're racing or performing jumps, flips, and tricks on a bike, BMX takes a lot of skill--and nerve. Learn all about BMX on the track, at the BMX… More →

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Kayaking

by Bernard Conaghan

What makes kayaking an extreme sport? Ever tried staying right-side up in swirling rapids that want to turn you upside down? Learn all about kayaking in whitewater, down waterfalls, and even… More →

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Motocross

by Bernard Conaghan

What makes motocross an extreme sport? Whether you're racing at top speed or performing complicated tricks on a motorcycle, it takes a lot of skill--and practice. Learn all about motocross… More →

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Skateboarding

by Bernard Conaghan

What makes skateboarding an extreme sport? Performing jumps, flips, and tricks takes a lot of skill--and nerve. Learn all about skateboarding at the skate park, on the streets, and off-road.… More →

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