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1) Floods
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Floods are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why flooding occurs and how to survive a flood. Where historic floods occurred in the United States, including Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 1889, the Ohio River in 1913, the Ohio-Mississippi Valley in 1937, Loveland, Colorado, in 1976, Houston, Texas, in 2001, Tennessee in 2010, and North Dakota in 2011, are also discussed. Features include full-color photos, easy-to-read text,...
2) Tsunamis
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Tsunamis are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why tsunamis occur, how the Tsunami Warning System works, and how to survive a tsunami. Where historic tsunamis occurred, including Indonesia in 2004, Chile in 2010, and Japan's Hokkaido island in 2001, are also discussed. Features include full-color photos, easy-to-read text, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company....
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This title introduces readers to Personal Watercraft. Different types of Personal Watercraft are examined, as are their parts and how they operate. A short history of the sport is included, as is a discussion of its risks and appropriate safety equipment. Competitive events such as Watercross, Freeriding, and Super Course are explained, including rules and judging. Xtreme facts provide additional information on this exciting sport. Aligned to Common...
4) Diving
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This title introduces readers to Diving. Readers will learn the requirements for Diving success, such as precise timing and controlled body movement. Different types of dives are examined, such as Platform Springboard Synchronized and Cliff. A short history of the sport is included, as is a discussion of its risks. Xtreme facts provide additional information on this exciting sport. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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This title introduces readers to Swimming in the Wild. Readers will learn the requirements for Swimming in the Wild success, such as not feeding, harming, and keeping an appropriate distance from the wildlife. A short history of the sport is included, as is an examination of the characteristics of common swimming companion animals such as dolphins, whales, sharks, rays, and sea turtles. Risks and swimmer safety are also discussed. Xtreme facts provide...
6) Water Parks
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This title introduces readers to Water Parks. A short history of water parks is included as are the components of effective water park design such as drop, curve, gravity, friction, and lubrication, and safety features. Notable water parks from around the world are examined including Noah's Ark, World Waterpark, Aldeia das Aguas Park Resort, Tropical Islands, and Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach. Elements of a waterpark are highlighted, such as...
7) Wakeboarding
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This title introduces readers to Wakeboarding. Readers will learn the requirements for Wakeboarding success, such as stance. A short history of the sport is included as are its risks and safety equipment. Different types of wakeboards are examined, as are their parts and how they operate. Elements of successful wakeboarding are discussed such as stance, speed, and rope length. Surface tricks, grabs and spins, flips and raleys are explained, and organizations...
8) Aqua Sports
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This title introduces readers to Aqua Sports. Readers will learn the requirements for aqua sports success, such as practice, balance, strength, and the ability to swim. Crafts are discussed, such as the Aquaflyer, Jetlev-Flyer, Jetovator, Flyboard and Power Board, as are the skills needed to participate in each. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these exciting sports. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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This title explores the history of the America's Cup yacht race. Readers will learn abut the race's course and how it is run, from the starting zone to the top gate. Readers will learn the rules of the race, including speed trial competitions, course boundaries, and penalties. Top captains such as John Cox Stevens, Charles Jackson Paine, J. Pierpont Morgan, and Harold S. Vanderbilt are introduced. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company....
10) Hurricanes
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Hurricanes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why hurricanes occur, how hurricanes are classified, and how to survive a hurricane. Historic hurricanes, including Andrew in 1992, Floyd in 1999, Ivan in 2004, Katrina in 2005, and Ike in 2008, are also discussed. Features include full-color photos, easy-to-read text, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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