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Snocross
by Ray McClellan
Part of the Action Sports series
Snocross racers drive snowmobiles through courses with sharp turns and huge jumps. Young readers will learn about the sport, snowmobiles, the safety equipment required to race, and how the first few seconds of a race are critical if you want to win.
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Hot Air Ballooning
by Kelli Hicks
Part of the Action Sports series
Updated for 2020. Catch a bird's-eye view in a hot air balloon ride and examine necessary preparations for safe lift-off, flight, and landing.
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Flying Ultralights
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Action Sports series
Soar through clouds while flying ultralight airplanes. See close-up photos of these unique and amazing planes.
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Hang Gliding and Paragliding
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Action Sports series
Explore the exciting sport of hang gliding and paragliding with close-up pictures and examine necessary safety equipment.
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Snocross
by Kenny Abdo
Part of the Action Sports series
This title focuses on the snocross sport and gives information related to their types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Windsurfing
by Kenny Abdo
Part of the Action Sports series
This title focuses on the windsurfing sport and gives information related to types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Wakeboarding
by Hollie Endres
Part of the Action Sports series
Hit the wake and fly into the air in this thrilling introduction to wakeboarding. Students will explore the history of wakeboarding, the equipment required to wakeboard, how competitions are won and lost, and the growing popularity of this extreme sport.
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Caving
by Jack David
Part of the Action Sports series
Grab your gear and get ready to explore! There are many different ways to explore what lies beneath Earth's surface. Young readers will learn about these techniques, the history of caving, and the equipment cavers use to reach new depths!
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Kiteboarding
by Jack David
Part of the Action Sports series
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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Skateboarding Street Style
by Thomas Streissguth
Part of the Action Sports series
Street skateboarders use railings, benches, and curbs to do tricks. Eager readers will explore the development of street style skateboarding from the 1950s to today. They will also learn about the equipment needed to safely skateboard and the competitions in which pros compete.
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SuperMoto
by Ray McClellan
Part of the Action Sports series
Supermoto combines the jumps of motocross with the speed of motorcycle racing. Readers will learn about how supermoto courses combine dirt and pavement, what equipment is needed to race, and the unique skills it takes to become a champion of supermoto.
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Motocross
by Kenny Abdo
Part of the Action Sports series
This title focuses on the motocross sport and gives information related to their types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Snowboarding
by Kenny Abdo
Part of the Action Sports series
This title focuses on the snowboarding sport and gives information related to their types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Big Air Skateboarding
by K. A. Hale
Part of the Action Sports series
This title introduces readers to the big air skateboarding event, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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BMX Racing
by K. A. Hale
Part of the Action Sports series
This title introduces readers to BMX racing, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Skateboarding
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Action Sports series
Updated for 2020. Describes skateboarding and its necessary equipment and includes information on technique, places to skateboard, and famous skateboarding competitions.
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Rally Car Racing
by K. A. Hale
Part of the Action Sports series
This title introduces readers to rally car racing, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Freestyle Motocross
by K. A. Hale
Part of the Action Sports series
This title introduces readers to freestyle motocross, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Vert Skateboarding
by K. A. Hale
Part of the Action Sports series
This title introduces readers to vert skateboarding, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Skateboarding
by Kenny Abdo
Part of the Action Sports series
This title focuses on the skateboarding sport and gives information related to their types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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BMX
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Action Sports series
Updated for 2020. The book describes the thrilling sport of BMX racing and its riders and includes information on equipment, technique, and races.
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BMX
by Kenny Abdo
Part of the Action Sports series
This title focuses on the BMX sport and gives information related to their types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Skydiving
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Action Sports series
Updated for 2020. Jump into skydiving and examine the training and preparations required in this risky sport.
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Motocross Racing
by K. A. Hale
Part of the Action Sports series
This title introduces readers to motocross racing, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Skateboarding
by John Hamilton
Part of the Action Sports series
Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to skateboarding. Readers will learn the history of skateboarding and about shortboards and longboards. Clothing and gear is discussed, is safety equipment such as helmets, pads, gloves, and wrist guards. Skateboarding styles are examined including freestyle, street, vert, downhill, and big air. X Game athletes such as Shaun White, Bob Burnquist, Bucky Lasak, Mitchie Brusco, Alana Smith, Jake Brown, and of course Tony Hawk are featured. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future skateboarders excited about Action Sports!
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Explode across the exciting landscape of action sports with these energetic and informative books. Discover the electrifying world of biking, boarding and surfing, while highlighting their history, types, and competitions. With easy text and thrilling pictures, young readers will take these books to the extreme! Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Go-Kart Racing
by John Hamilton
Part of the Action Sports series
Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to go-kart racing. Readers will learn the history of go-kart racing and about go-karts, including the frame, tires, and engine, chassis, and suspension. Safety equipment is discussed including helmets, driving suits, neck braces, rib protectors, pads, gloves, and boots. Types of racing are covered such as circuit, sprint, enduro, and speedway racing, as are different classes of completion. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future go-kart racers excited about Action Sports!
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Explode across the exciting landscape of action sports with these energetic and informative books. Discover the electrifying world of biking, boarding and surfing, while highlighting their history, types, and competitions. With easy text and thrilling pictures, young readers will take these books to the extreme! Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Inline Skating
by John Hamilton
Part of the Action Sports series
Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to inline skating. Readers will learn the history of inline skating and about the skates, including the boots and wheels. Clothing and gear is discussed, as is safety equipment such as helmets, pads, and gloves. Federation Internationale de Roller Sports competitions are examined including Inline World Championship, as are inline skating styles such as figure, hockey, roller derby, aggressive street and park, vert, freestyle slalom, and speed skating. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future inline skaters excited about Action Sports!
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Explode across the exciting landscape of action sports with these energetic and informative books. Discover the electrifying world of biking, boarding and surfing, while highlighting their history, types, and competitions. With easy text and thrilling pictures, young readers will take these books to the extreme! Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Motocross
by John Hamilton
Part of the Action Sports series
Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to motocross. Readers will learn the history of motocross racing and about motocross motorcycles, including the frames, tires, and engines. Clothing and gear is discussed, as is safety equipment such as helmets, chest protectors, pads, gloves, and boots. Competitions such as the American Motorcycle Association's Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are examined, as are different classes of completion. Motocross sports such as supercross, ATV, and freestyle are also covered. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future motocross riders excited about Action Sports!
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Explode across the exciting landscape of action sports with these energetic and informative books. Discover the electrifying world of biking, boarding and surfing, while highlighting their history, types, and competitions. With easy text and thrilling pictures, young readers will take these books to the extreme! Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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BMX
by John Hamilton
Part of the Action Sports series
Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to BMX bicycling. Readers will learn the history of bicycle motocross and about BMX bicycles, including the frames, wheels, cranks, seats, brakes, and sprockets. Clothing and gear is discussed, as is safety equipment such as helmets, pads, gloves, and shoes. National Bicycle League and American Bicycle Association competitions are examined including track specifications and rules, as are BMX styles such as flatland freestyle, vert freestyle, and BMX freestyle. Tricks such as Bunny Hop, Can Can, barspins, and wheelies are also covered. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future BMX riders excited about Action Sports!
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Explode across the exciting landscape of action sports with these energetic and informative books. Discover the electrifying world of biking, boarding and surfing, while highlighting their history, types, and competitions. With easy text and thrilling pictures, young readers will take these books to the extreme! Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Snowboarding
by John Hamilton
Part of the Action Sports series
Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to snowboarding. Readers will learn the history of snowboarding and about the three different types of snowboards. Clothing and gear is discussed, as are boots and bindings. Snowboarding styles are examined including freestyle, halfpipe, snowboard cross, and alpine snowboarding, as are Olympic and X Game athletes such as Shaun White, Sage Kotsenburg, Jaime Anderson, Kelly Clark, Louis-Felix Paradis, and Torstein Horgmo. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future snowboarders excited about Action Sports!
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Explode across the exciting landscape of action sports with these energetic and informative books. Discover the electrifying world of biking, boarding and surfing, while highlighting their history, types, and competitions. With easy text and thrilling pictures, young readers will take these books to the extreme! Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Skateboarding
by John Hamilton
Part of the Action Sports series
Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to skateboarding. Readers will learn the history of skateboarding and about short boards and longboards. Clothing and gear is discussed, is safety equipment such as helmets, pads, gloves, and wrist guards. Skateboarding styles are examined including freestyle, street, vert, downhill, and big air. X Game athletes such as Shaun White, Bob Burnquist, Bucky Lasak, Mitchie Brusco, Alana Smith, Jake Brown, and of course Tony Hawk are featured. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future skateboarders excited about Action Sports!
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Moto-X Freestyle
by Jack David
Part of the Action Sports series
Fly high into the air with this thrilling introduction to moto-x freestyle. Eager learners will discover the history of moto-x freestyle, the equipment needed to ride, the many daring tricks, and how competitions reward those who perform difficult tricks well.
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BMX Freestyle
by Ray McClellan
Part of the Action Sports series
The skill, balance, and precision needed to execute tricks on a BMX bike are astounding. Students will learn about the history of BMX freestyle, the equipment needed to participate, and the tricks riders do to win competitions.
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Go-Kart Racing
by Jack David
Part of the Action Sports series
Modern-day go-karts can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour! These high speeds thrill fans who gather around the tracks to watch the excitement. Students will learn about the history of go-karts, the technology behind them, and the different kinds of races in which these small, speedy race cars compete.
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Big Air Skateboarding
by Jack David
Part of the Action Sports series
Big Air Skateboarding has grown in popularity since its invention by Danny Way in 2004. Skateboarders drop down from 60 or 80 feet and launch off huge ramps to do spins, grabs, and flips in the air. Kids will discover the history of the sport, the equipment used, and the safety precautions taken to make sure it remains a fun extreme sport!
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Mountain Biking
by Hollie Endres
Part of the Action Sports series
Explore the heart-pounding excitement as mountain bikers race over rugged terrain. Students will learn the difference between cross-country and downhill mountain biking, the technology behind the bikes and equipment, and how mountain bikers stay safe while having fun.
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Skateboard Vert
by Thomas Streissguth
Part of the Action Sports series
Vert skateboarders cruise up and down ramps, launching into the air to perform dangerous tricks. Students will learn about the equipment, skill, and determination required to become a competitive vert skater.
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Motocross Racing
by Jack David
Part of the Action Sports series
Motocross racing has been growing in popularity since the 1950s. The technology and competitions have changed, but the fast-paced action has not. Students will learn about the history of motocross racing, the equipment required to race, and how competition works.
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Paintball
by Anne Wendorff
Part of the Action Sports series
Watch out for flying paint! This introduction to paintball covers the history of the sport, the many variations played today, and the proper safety equipment required to safely enjoy this thrilling game.
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Rock Climbing
by Kelli L. Hicks
Part of the Action Sports series
Scale steep walls while rock climbing. Examine safety equipment and preparations in this thrilling sport.
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BMX
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Action Sports series
Describes the thrilling sport of BMX racing and its riders and includes information on equipment, technique, and races.
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Skateboarding
by Kelli L. Hicks
Part of the Action Sports series
Describes skateboarding and its necessary equipment and includes information on technique, places to skateboard, and famous skateboarding competitions.
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Skydiving
by Tom Greve
Part of the Action Sports series
Jump into skydiving and examine the training and preparations required in this risky sport.
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Kickboxing
by Thomas Streissguth
Part of the Action Sports series
Some people kickbox for exercise, while others kickbox against opponents to win competitions. It takes great skill and discipline to become an elite kickboxer. Students will learn about the basics of kickboxing, the equipment required to participate, and the training required to fight in the ring.
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Downhill BMX
by Ray McClellan
Part of the Action Sports series
Riders feel the wind as they reach incredible speeds flying down hills and launching over jumps. Young readers will explore the history of downhill BMX, learn about the equipment needed to compete, and find out how racers give it their all to win a race.
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In-Line Skating
by Jack David
Part of the Action Sports series
In-line skaters can compete in races or freestyle competitions. Both styles require great skill. Young readers will learn about the history of in-line skating, the equipment used in competitions, and how skaters go all out to bring home a victory.
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Rock Climbing
by Hollie Endres
Part of the Action Sports series
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.
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Surfing
by Ray McClellan
Part of the Action Sports series
Ever wondered what it takes to ride a wave? Young readers will find out in this introduction to surfing. They will read about the history of surfing, the equipment used to ride waves, and the ways surfers compete against each other.