Nelson Greenwood loves drawing superheroes, particularly the hero of his own comic book, Major Speed, modeled on Nelson's twin brother Nick, a skilled BMX rider--but when a crash knocks Nick out of a competition, and he suggests that Nelson take his place, Nelson is not sure he can summon the skills of Major Speed and compete against the best BMX riders, particularly Nick's nemesis, Cain Otto.
A thrilling overview of BMX biking, from the sport's early history to the top events and athletes of today. Engaging text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
"At just four years old, Chad Kerley knew he was destined to spend life on a bike. But despite a . . . career as a competitive BMX racer, by age 13, CK was ready to give it all up. Kerley quit racing and went back to riding for fun. He eventually returned to the world of BMX with a new style-street racing--and proved he was stronger than ever. Find out how the BMX champion made a name for himself and what comes next in this . . . biography"--Provided by publisher.
"Did you know that BMX means bicycle motocross? Some BMX bikes are made to do jumps and tricks. Others are made for racing. Learn more about this extreme sport in BMX, an Extreme Sports book"--From the publisher's web site.
Three talented teenagers are competing in a BMX competition whose course has been kept a secret before the race, but one of them seems to be able to anticipate the course better than the other competitors.
Discusses which bikes qualify for BMX racers, how they are built and raced, who the best drivers are, what to look for in a bike, safety, good sportsmanship, and how racing activities can be a good part of family life.
An exploration of bicycle motocross, BMX, covering equipment, tricks, racing, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
