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61) BMX Racing
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Practice makes perfect when it comes to BMX racing. The more times you practice your gates, peddling intervals, and turns, the better racer you will be. Polishing all of these skills will help you climb to the top of the race series. Enjoy learning what it takes to be a BMX racer in this beginner book.
62) Racer
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Austin has taken up rock hunting ever since a terrible spill on his mountain bike put him in the hospital. No way will he ride again. Ever. He still has nightmares. Worse, Austin knows the accident was deliberate. His rival, Slice, wanted to win. Slice made sure Austin would lose. But now it's Slice who's badly hurt. Will Austin get on a bike to save his enemy?
63) Kiteboarding
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Kiteboarding is one of the fastest-growing extreme sports in the world. The excitement it offers brings new people to the sport every day. Readers will explore kite propulsion, kiteboarding equipment, and the many tricks that skilled kiteboarders perform while catching air.
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More than a million Americans own snowmobiles. Every winter, they get ready to race. Riders hop on their hot machines for some cold-weather fun. How do you drive a snowmobile? What are the races like? How can you stay safe while racing? Readers learn all about the exciting sport of snowmobiling. Color photographs, a glossary, and fact boxes will get them ready for this exciting adventure.
65) Free Running
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With its acrobatic thrills and "no limits" attitude, free running is creating a sports revolution in our towns and cities. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Real-Life Story Read about the thrilling life of an adrenaline-seeking free runner! Star Story Discover the Hollywood actor who pulls cool street stunts! Five-Minute Interview Get the inside story from On the Radar's free running expert, Matthew Dickerson.
66) Skateboarding
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Describes skateboarding and its necessary equipment and includes information on technique, places to skateboard, and famous skateboarding competitions.
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Olympic Champions, readers get a chance to meet gold-medal superstars and more--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features record-breaking stars from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further...
68) Rally Car Racing
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Winding roads, unpredictable weather, and high speeds give rally car racing its wild reputation. Drivers navigate through unfamiliar courses and slide around sharp corners to beat their competition. This action-packed book will stir up interest for even the most reluctant readers.
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Rock climbing tends to appeal to those who are interested alternative sports. The sport is often practiced alone, or with a small team, giving climbers a sense of being one with the mountain. This exciting introduction to the world of rock climbing will draw readers in with descriptions of amazing feats of scaling the most challenging peaks. Readers will learn how to develop the physical and mental skills needed to get involved in the sport in a safe...
70) BMX Freestyle
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A sport created with racing in mind evolved into what we now know as BMX freestyle. Now more durable and sturdy, these bikes can support an ambitious biker. With spinning handlebars and pegs for fancy footwork, these athletes will surely impress. Ride along in this active title for reluctant readers.
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Hockey Heroes, readers get a chance to meet the best of the best from this icy sport--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features NHL heroes from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research,...
72) Rock Climbing
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This introduction to rock climbing provides the excitement and thrills only outdone by hitting the cliffs! Students will learn about the different methods of climbing and how to use safety equipment to become a responsible rock climber.
74) Skydiving
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Jump into skydiving and examine the training and preparations required in this risky sport.
75) Parkour
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Welcome to the exciting, dynamic world of parkour! This acrobatic and athletic discipline that makes ordinary-though highly coordinated and graceful-people appear to be superheroes has caused a sensation online, as videos of practitioners running up walls, vaulting over obstacles, leaping across the roofs of buildings, and generally treating urban areas as their own personal obstacle courses went viral. Readers will learn about parkour's roots in...
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Kids love scooters. They'll love reading about them, too, with this fun and engaging text. Age-appropriate text explains the mechanics of scooters and provides a fresh perspective on safety tips and cool tricks. Colorful images show kids having fun on scooters, encouraging readers to get out and try one out for themselves. A picture glossary, index, and educational websites supplement the engaging material.
77) Extreme Parkour
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Practitioners of the art of movement known as parkour display strength, skill, and grace as they climb and leap over every urban obstacle in their path. Parkour is a physically demanding discipline that almost anyone of any means can practice with proper instruction and when safety measures are taken. This riveting book examines the origins of parkour and its global appeal. An engrossing narrative and exciting pictures introduce the reader to basic...
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Toughest Football Players, readers get a chance to meet the hard-hitting heroes of the gridiron--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features rough-and-tumble NFL stars from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary,...
80) ATV Cheat
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A young ATV rider and his friend set out to solve a race-day mystery in this action-packed installment of the Jake Maddox JV chapter book series.
Teen ATV riders Josh and Christyna are revving up for a big race. Unfortunately, someone has sabotaged the trails, putting the safety of ATV racers-and mountain bikers-in jeopardy. Josh suspects his archrival, Adam, but he needs proof! Can Josh and Christyna dig up the dirt to solve this ATV mystery, or...
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