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Everyone loves an underdog. That’s why we’re drawn to sports movies—there’s something special about the magic depicted in Remember The Titans, Miracle, or even something silly like The Waterboy. But good sports books, and we mean good ones, go even deeper.
Author
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group's Rosen Central
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the sport of aggressive in-line skating, discussing its development, equipment, basic moves, safety tips, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
First American edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Provides an introduction to the sport of rock climbing, along with information on the sport's history, styles of climbing, equipment, techniques, popular sites for climbing, and some of the dangers.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Garrett McNamara, or G-Mac, dreams of being the first to ride a 100-foot wave. As the current tow-in surfing champion of the world, the Hawaiian surfer trains daily, pushing his body to its limit as he prepares for gnarly waves, crashing surf, breathtaking plunges, and adrenaline-rushing rides. Garrett knows no limits. Injured multiple times, he has been towed onto and released into giant waves by skidoos and even a helicopter. He has starred in an...
9) Surfing
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Overview of the popular sport of stand-up paddleboarding, its origins, and the equipment required.
10) BMX Street
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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 onto benches. They twist their bikes all the way around in 360° spins.
11) BMX Vert
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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 airborne. They do moves such as cliffhangers and tailwhips, wowing fans and judges alike.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the top motocross best trick riders can fly off jumps without holding on to their bikes? At the X Games best trick competition, you might see stunts like no-handers, can cans, and no-footers. Some pro best trick riders can even pull off a double backflip!
13) Moto X Freestyle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that top motocross freestyle pros race around a course doing as many awesome moves as they can before time's up? Some perform an amazing trick called a cliffhanger, where they touch their toes to their bikes' handlebars while airborne.
14) Ski Superpipe
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that ski superpipe athletes launch themselves as high as possible to perform incredible midair tricks? They race up superpipe walls and soar through the air while fans cheer. They perform tricks such as double flips and 1080 spins. The best superpipe skiers earn prizes at competitions all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski superpipe....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that snowmobile snocross racers can soar 100 feet (30 meters) through the air before landing? They race around sharp turns and fly over jumps with other riders all around them. Some racers reach speeds up to 120 miles (193 kilometers) per hour. They compete for prizes in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowmobile snocross....
16) Jamie Bestwick
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jamie Bestwick has proven that age doesn't matter in the X Games. The 42-year-old British BMX riding legend is a master on the vert. For nearly a decade, nobody can beat him. This title is complete with high-impact photos, a timeline, glossary, and more. It is a can't-miss for any action sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
17) Kelly Slater
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
American professional surfer, Kelly Slater has been crowned ASP World Champion a record 11 times. He is both the youngest and oldest to win the title, at ages 20 and 39.
He is considered a star on the waves, but has also had a career in Hollywood. He's appeared in several movies, television shows, and is an author. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Lyn-z sees a challenge, she attacks head on. As a female in a male dominated sport, Lyn-z has managed to fly high. The tragedy of losing her father at a young age made her fight harder and go bigger. She's now one of the most recognizable women in skateboarding. Complete with high-impact photos, a timeline, glossary, and more. This title is a can't-miss for any action sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
19) Shaun White
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When everything goes as planned, Olympic gold-medalist Shaun White can perform some jaw-dropping, never-before-seen tricks in two different sports! When White is not on the mountain or in the skate park, he's designing his clothing line, giving back to the community, and tons more. This title is complete with high-impact photos, a timeline, glossary, and more. It is a can't-miss for any action sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
20) Tony Hawk
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tony Hawk is rarely accused of being boring. Hawk may not be actively competing on the half-pipe these days, but he's managed to make other skaters' dreams come true through the Tony Hawk Foundation, building and funding skate parks, and more. Learn how he got his start, his amazing feats, and more about what he's up to today. Complete with high-impact photos, a timeline, glossary, and more. This title is a can't-miss for any action sports fan. Aligned...
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