For Extreme Sports Crazy Boys Only

"It's that adrenaline rush, I think, that comes with extreme sports. For me it's all about the passion of sport and the goodwill that sport creates." -Robby Naish, windsurfer and kitesurfer From the rush of skateboarding to some of the most ultimate extreme sports like base jumping and ice climbing-there's so much to know about the world of extreme sports. The Olympics and the X-Games have opened our eyes to so much, but there's still so much to see. Do you want to learn more about aggressive inline skating? Do you want to read up on how to protect yourself next time you go sandboarding? If you feel the rush of adrenaline every time you think about riding that big wave, or taking that half-pipe by storm-this book is definitely for you!

Since the early 1990s, the term extreme sports has come to mean many things. Whether flying off a giant ramp, diving from an airplane, or tackling waves taller than a five-story building, these sports push their athletes to the absolute limits.It's all here and in full-color!Strap yourself in for* profiles of over twenty different extreme sports* quick fact boxes

Trampoline is often seen as a leisurely backyard activity, but it is also known an extreme sport. This lively book covers the basics of extreme trampoline and how the technology has advanced over time. It delves into trampoline world records, the importance of safety, and trampoline lingo. Readers will also learn about elite trampolinists defying gravity and executing fantastic maneuvers over 30 feet, which is the length of a school bus, in the air. This captivating book will encourage those who may not have the means to participate in other sports to jump out into the fresh air.

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.

An introduction to extreme sports including extreme cycling (BMX and mountain biking), air extremes such as skydiving and BASE jumping (including the highest ever skydive from space), urban sports skateboarding and parkour, high-risk free and solo rock climbing, and watery extremes such as surfing and whitewater kayaking. Small chunks of text combined with lots of detailed pictures and thrilling subject matter make this an inspiring and informative book - suitable for all ages, including reluctant readers. Internet links allow readers to access more information online via carefully selected and monitored websites. Part of the Beginners Plus series which is designed to inspire boys to read by introducing a wide range of non-fiction topics.

There are sports events that require special skills, a lot of training and maybe an ambulance on standby. These are called extreme sports, and this book will introduce you to some of them. You will find some of these sports fun but don’t try them without an adult’s guidance. For now, enjoy your newly found knowledge. Get a copy today!

A look at some extreme sports, such as steep skiing and freestyle motocross.