Snowboarders, Motocross riders, Surfers, BMX riders, Skateboarders, and others take the lesser known sports and pull off some very technical and extreme feats to achieve excellence. Who are they?

This high-powered series gives readers a glimpse into the thrilling world of extreme sports. This book introduces readers to the sport of snowboarding including its history, events, and styles. Also, meet the superstars of the sport! Features in clude infographics, connections questions, and QR codes that link to book-specific online resources.

"Explores the sport of extreme motocross"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Big Air Skateboarding. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Extreme MotoGP 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...

A thrilling overview of parkour, from the sport's early history to the top events and athletes of today. Engaging text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo...

"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"--

Extreme land sports--such as skateboarding, BMX, motocross, rock climbing, and parkour--are thrilling to watch. Jump on board and explore the world from the eyes of an extreme athlete.

"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...

White Water takes action images and combines them with sports information, written in short, simple wording. From kayaking to rafting, kids will be captivated by this extreme sport. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge of the sport. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Xtreme Sports...