aquatic sports

"For a professional surfer, there's nothing more important than chasing the waves. From Hawaii to New Zealand, these athletes are constantly on the move to find the best wave and compete in daring tournaments all over the world. It may seem glamourous, but pro surfing is hard, if rewarding. Readers dive into the world of pro surfing in this book, written with achievable main content perfect for reluctant or struggling readers. Full-color photographs accompany the text to show readers the beauty and uncertainty of the biggest waves around"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce swimming.

Early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind water sports, while learning about the motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear.

An introduction to the motorized vehicles known as jet skis, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their throttles and impellers.

"Jason's totally wired. An online gamer, he's always on his phone and posts everything to social media. When he arrives at Camp Elphick, he lets everyone know he is not interested in nature. But then he and his safety partner Ezra fall in a river attempting to take a selfie then end up lost in the woods. Can they survive?"--Back cover.

Provides fun facts and brief histories of each type of water sports played in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Text and photographs explore the sport of extreme fly-boarding.

Explores extreme water sports, including surfing, boarding, rafting, and diving.