extreme sports

"Surf's up! Do you have what it takes to surf a monster wave? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of big wave surfing. In this sport, one false move can lead to a deadly wipeout. Will you catch a wave to victory?"--Provided by publisher.

"Do you have what it takes to freeski down a steep slope? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of big mountain skiing. In this sport, one false move can be deadly. Will you ride your way into victory?"--Provided by publisher.

Contains five stories that follow the adventures of Hawk Davidson, an athlete who solves mysteries in the course of his work testing equipment for ACME Extreme Sports Company.

"There are bucket lists featuring comfort and indulgence, like staying at the George V in Paris or eating at Eleven Madison Park in New York. There are "if I ever..." bucket lists, like being an extra in a movie or learning to sing. And then there are bucket lists for the brave, the daring and the dreamers who want to check off as many challenging adventures as they can. They want every minute of life to count. Ed Stafford's Ultimate Adventure Guide is for them. It presents Ed's hand-picked selection of exciting challenges for those who don't mind a bit of discomfort. Life's great adventures are theirs for the taking."--Amazon.com.

An introduction to the sport of skiing that covers equipment, the different styles, practicing, and other related topics.

Explore the breathtaking sport of base jumping! Learn about base jumping, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other aerial sports, and find out how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

Looks at motocross and the X Games and the athletes who take part.

Explores the history of stock car racing, what a typical race day looks like, and more.

Do you have what it takes to freeski down a steep slope? Test your skills against the extreme—and dangerous—sport of big mountain skiing. In this sport, one false move can be deadly. Will you ride your way into victory?.

Photographs and text provide information on slacklining, including more about rope sports, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other rope sports and how athletes practice their skills and experience thrill in nature.