skydiving

Looks at various types of crashes, including race car accidents, motorcycle-automobile collisions and how to prevent associated injuries, a skydiver whose parachute malfunctioned, the possibility of an asteroid colliding with Earth, and the Tevatron particle accelerator.

"Experience the rush of the world's most daring sports in the Extreme Adrenaline series"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to skydiving, covering its history, gear, competitions, and other related topics.

Examines the sport of extreme sky-diving, where participants free fall from planes while performing synchronized patterns with others in the air.

"Soaring thousands of feet above sea level in nothing but a fabric suit? It sounds crazy, but it's the reality of modern human flight. Action-packed photos and engaging text propel readers through this high-interest (and high-flying) angle on STEM."--.

Examines the sport of extreme sky-diving, where participants free fall from planes while performing synchronized patterns with others in the air.

"An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of skydiving, from Leonardo da Vinci's sketches to the parachute-free wingsuit, as well as its records, equipment, and famous divers"--.

Jumping from a long way up is incredibly dangerous. That's why BASE jumping is a sport saved for the experts. These amazing athletes take leaps from fixed places like antennas and bridges and feel the wind through their hair before using safety equipment like parachutes to make it back to Earth without harm. Sometimes these daredevils will don wingsuits and actually fly while they fall back to earth.

An introduction to skydiving that discusses parachutes, jumpsuits, altitude, competitions, jumpmasters, and more.

From packing their parachute rig to spotting a landing zone from the air, the essentials of skydiving, along with breathtaking vistas, await reader in this high-interest, accessible book.