water sports

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic swimming, canoe, and rowing events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's water sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart"--Provided by publisher.

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

Describes different types of water sports at the Paralympic games, including swimming, kayaking, and rowing. Informs of adaptations made to each sport, how fairness is established, and how each sport is played. Features photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

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.

Readers of this thrilling text learn about the unusual world of water sports and also about skills athletes use to be successful.

"The Garcias are spending the afternoon at the pool in the park. The twins are having fun in the shallow end until Carlos gets water in his eyes. Just when it seems like the fun will be over, Carmen figures out how to let everybody have a splashing good time"--OCLC.

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

"From water skiing and white water rafting to sailing and surfing, 'Water Sports' plunges into the reasons that make these aquatic adventure sports the favorite of so many"--Back cover.

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