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"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.

"Snowboarding has been the highlight of the Winter Olympics for more than two decades, showing off some of the most daring, risk-taking, and extreme athletes in the sports world. From Shaun White to Lindsay Jacobellis, pro snowboarders are fearless, but they also work hard and innovate. In this book, readers find out how these greats got into the sport and some possible paths the pros have taken to success in their sport"--Provided by publisher.

"Skateboarding has ebbed and flowed in popularity over the past [fifty] years. But since it was added to the Summer Olympics in 2020, it's back in the spotlight--and daring readers are going to wonder how they can get to the vert ramp! In this book, readers follow the path of some skateboarding legends, from skating in the streets to the biggest stages in the sport"--Provided by publisher.

"Guides readers through possible paths they could take to pro-racing success. Including NASCAR, Formula 1, and IndyCar examples, the main content is encouraging, offering actionable steps young readers could take today to start their journey to the Daytona 500 or Le Mans"--Provided by publisher.

"[Mountain biking] is one of the . . . [more] accessible [extreme sports] to begin for young readers who already enjoy riding bikes! In this book, readers learn how to get started mountain biking and how to take their training to the next level, as well as the paths some of the great pro mountain bikers have taken to get success"--Provided by publisher.

A mix of theater, athletics, and a rock concert, there's nothing quite like going to a professional wrestling show. From the entrance music and pyrotechnics to high-flying, off-the-top-rope moonsaults, it's easy to see why kids would aspire to get into the business! This book takes even reluctant readers on the ride those who want to be pro wrestlers take through training, backyard wrestling, indie promotions, and of course, big companies like AEW and WWE. Inspirational stories of success are included throughout, accompanied by full-color photographs of some of today's greats of pro wrestling.