Extreme Sports
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BMX Champ: Acrobats on a Bike
From the Series Explore!
BMX bikes may look easy to ride, but they actually require a performance of acrobatic mastery. BMX is an Olympic sport and can be followed in competition on any weekend. Wherever you live in… Read More →
BMX Street
From the Series Extreme Summer Sports Zone
Did you know that BMX street riders do awesome tricks using objects you might see in a city park? These daring athletes slide down handrails with their grinds. They bunny hop up curbs and… Read More →
BMX Vert
From the Series Extreme Summer Sports Zone
Did you know that the top BMX vert riders can race up and down ramps to show off awesome stunts like no-handed 900° aerial spins? They can rotate their bikes two and a half times while… Read More →
Board Sports
From the Series On the Radar: Sports
The tricks, stunts, thrills, and spills of boarding add up to a culture that is addictively cool. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Star Story Read about the Read More →
Buzz Books — Hardcover Set
From the Series Buzz Books
This dynamic series is designed to appeal to older or struggling readers. Not all kids enjoy fiction, but almost all have a thirst for knowledge and want to know more about stuff that… Read More →
Cross Country Dirt Bike Racing: Rev It Up!
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dirt Bike Zone
Cross country dirt bike racers zoom through woods, deserts, fields, and anywhere else the course takes them. Learn about racing gear, powerful dirt bikes, and the thrilling moments that keep… Read More →
Deadly Hard-Hitting Sports
From the Series ShockZone ™ — Deadly and Dangerous
Would you enjoy letting yourself fall from the top of a skyscraper? Or swimming through a narrow, dark passage in an underground cave, thousands of feet from the surface? Some people do these Read More →
Dig Deep!: Extreme Land Sports
From the Series Ultimate Sports
For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's most legendary land sports is the ultimate challenge—and the ultimate high. In this adrenaline-packed race through the world of… Read More →
Don't Look Down!: Extreme Air Sports
From the Series Ultimate Sports
For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's most out-there altitude sports is the ultimate challenge—and the ultimate high. In this adrenaline-packed climb through the world of… Read More →
Enduro Racing: Rev It Up!
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dirt Bike Zone
Enduro racing is all about endurance. Riders compete for hours on long and difficult paths. From the gear and terrain to famous racers, zip into the world of Enduro in this exciting… Read More →
Extreme Endurance Challenges
From the Series Extreme Sports Guides (UpDog Books ™)
Some competitors are able to crawl under barbed wire for miles. Others stay awake for days at a time. Readers will learn about some of the world's most extreme endurance competitions and how… Read More →
Extreme Parkour Challenges
From the Series Extreme Sports Guides (UpDog Books ™)
Parkour is all about overcoming obstacles, and winning a parkour competition requires strength and creativity. Readers will dive deep into the world of parkour and how athletes face their fears. Read More →
Extreme Skateboarding Challenges
From the Series Extreme Sports Guides (UpDog Books ™)
Extreme skateboarding challenges demand balance, strength, and speed. Readers will be thrilled by skateboarders and their daring stunts. Read More →
Extreme Snowboarding Challenges
From the Series Extreme Sports Guides (UpDog Books ™)
Snowboarders blaze down a hill. They spin, flip, and dodge obstacles before crossing the finish line. Readers will learn all about snowboarding and how to train for an extreme contest! Read More →
Extreme Sports Guides (UpDog Books ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Extreme Sports Guides (UpDog Books ™)
Extreme competitions are a thrill-seeker's delight! This high/low series introduces readers to different extreme sports competitions and explains how athletes prepare for these extreme challenges. Read More →
Extreme Summer Sports Zone — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series Extreme Summer Sports Zone
This series takes readers into the action-packed world of BMX, Moto, and Skateboarding. Coverage of the best athletes, the biggest tricks, and the baddest courses as well as an overview of… Read More →
Extreme Winter Sports Zone — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series Extreme Winter Sports Zone
For cold-weather sports fans, this high-energy series looks at extreme snowboarding, skiing, and snowmobiling. Check out the greatest athletes, best tricks, and most challenging courses, and… Read More →
First to the Top
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 1
Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is 29,000 feet (or 8,848 meters) high. Many people tried to climb Mt. Everest, but nobody could get to the top. Some people died climbing… Read More →
Free Running
From the Series On the Radar: Sports
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:… Read More →
Freestyle BMX
From the Series On the Radar: Sports
The high-adrenaline thrill of freestyle BMX is creating a stir on the extreme sports scene. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Real-Life Story Biking pro Mitch Read More →
Freestyle Motocross: Rev It Up!
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dirt Bike Zone
Flip into Freestyle Motocross. In this competition, riders try to impress the judges with their creative routines. Dive into the exciting world of Freestyle tricks while discovering more… Read More →
Freeze Your Fear!: Extreme Snow and Ice Sports
From the Series Ultimate Sports
For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's scariest snow sports is the ultimate challenge—and the ultimate high. In this adrenaline-packed ride through the world of ultra-snow Read More →
Gladiator: Roman Times
From the Series Explore!
Gladiators were like the celebrities of the ancient Roman Empire! They trained fiercely and often fought to the death. They were a vitally important tool for the Emperor to help keep the… Read More →
Hang-Gliding and Paragliding
From the Series Adventure Sports
Have you ever wanted to float through the air like a bird? Well, hang-gliding and paragliding are about the closest you can get! Aimed at reluctant readers between 10 and 14, with a reading… Read More →