Learn all about the sport of Motocross, including types of equipment and gear, history of the sport, and competitions.

"Extreme skateboarding challenges demand balance, strength, and speed. Readers will be thrilled by skaters and their daring stunts"-- Provided by publisher.

This high-powered series gives readers a glimpse into the thrilling world of extreme sports. This book introduces readers to parkour, including its history, key moves, and safety tips. Also, meet the superstars of the sport! Features include infographics, connections questions, and QR codes that link to book-specific online resources.

"Check out the jumps, vaults, and moves that will take your parkour to the next level, and learn how to become an expert. With huge competitions, and personal records to beat, there's so much to explore with parkour."-- Provided by publisher.

Explore the wild world of creeking! Readers will learn about creeking styles, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other paddle sports and how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

"What is the allure of the extreme? Who are the women who seek out and excel at sports outside the conventional, such as cave diving, wingsuit flying, or Formula 1 racing? This collection of female adventure dynamos is as fascinating as it is empowering. Thrill Seekers introduces readers to a diverse and fascinating selection of women whose determination, grit, and courage have propelled each of them into a life far from the sidelines. Each chapter...

Dale Holmes has always loved to ride a bike. He got his first one when he was four years old and hasn't been far from a bicycle since. Over thirty years later, BMX racing is his life. BMX jumps and turns can take their toll physically, but Dale loves to compete, so he trains hard and takes any injuries in stride. Now that BMX racing is an Olympic sport, the number of boys and girls racing will increase. Dale feels it's important to help teach young...

"Hold on tight! Do you have what it takes to climb up a cliff face without a rope? Test your skills against the extreme-and dangerous-sport of extreme rock climbing. In this sport, one wrong step can be a long way down. Will you climb your way to victory?"-- Provided by publisher.

"While on assignment in Greece ... Nestor witnessed something that confounded him: a man diving 300 feet below the oceans surface on a single breath of air and returning four minutes later, unharmed and smiling. This man was a freediver, and his amphibious abilities inspired Nestor to seek out the secrets of this little-known discipline ... Nestor embeds with a gang of extreme athletes and renegade researchers who are transforming not only our knowledge...