extreme sports

"How do you pick extreme sports GOATs? Is it snowboarder Chloe Kim or skateboarder Tony Hawk? Or maybe it's BMX legend Dave Mirra. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of extreme sports and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book introduces readers to skateboarding, including its history and growth, rules and events, and the equipment athletes need"--Provided by publisher.

"Get your heart pumping with the extreme sport of skateboarding. Struggling and reluctant readers will discover the skills and equipment needed to catch big air"--Provided by publisher.

"Snowboarding has been the highlight of the Winter Olympics for more than two decades, showing off some of the most daring, risk-taking, and extreme athletes in the sports world. From Shaun White to Lindsay Jacobellis, pro snowboarders are fearless, but they also work hard and innovate. In this book, readers find out how these greats got into the sport and some possible paths the pros have taken to success in their sport"--Provided by publisher.

"What makes snowboarding an extreme sport? Start with daring jumps, flips, and tricks-then add a slippery surface. Learn all about alpine racing, and snowboarding on the half-pipe, down rails, and off ramps"--Provided by publisher.

For two decades, racers have gathered in southeastern France to begin a demanding footrace that takes them through three countries. Along the way, they have to conquer the tricky terrain of one of Europe's most imposing mountains. This title introduces readers to one of the most unique trail races in the world-and the competitors who have pushed themselves to the limit to complete the course. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index.

The best mountain bikers on earth gather in Alberta, Canada, every summer to begin one of the biggest challenges their sport has to offer. This title introduces readers to a 2,745-mile (4,418-km) race that takes athletes along North America's Continental Divide before finally ending at the United States-Mexico border. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index.

With three grueling events combined into one energy-draining test of endurance, an Ironman triathlon pushes some of the top swimmers, runners, and bicyclists to their physical limits. This title introduces readers to a series of races that grew from a humble beginning in Hawaii in the 1970s to a global race series that captures the imagination of fans worldwide. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index.

Faced with one of the toughest winter environments in the world, competitors in the Iditarod Trail Invitational need to have what it takes to survive the brutal conditions of the frozen Alaskan wilderness. This title introduces readers to a race that follows the same path as the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, but instead features human competitors trying to make it through this month-long test on their feet, bikes, or skis. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index.

By itself, any of the 4 Deserts races would be one of the longest ultramarathons in the world. Put together, the four events make up a series that challenges even the most elite long-distance competitors. This title introduces readers to these events, which take place throughout the year in South America, Africa, Asia, and Antarctica. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index.