"Climbing can be an exciting and energizing activity. Some people climb to the tops of mountains. Others climb steep rock formations, such as cliffs and boulders. This type of climbing is called rock climbing . . . covers the basics of rock climbing, going over how and where to climb, recommended gear, safety measures, and related activities. It also includes interesting facts about rock climbing, as well as healthy eating and exercise tips to help readers improve their fitness"--Provided by publisher.
An introduction to extreme skiing, covering equipment, tricks, competitions, the X Games, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Photographs and text introduce children to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, life cycles, and folklore of cougars. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
An exploration of wedges, covering how they are used, their design, how they work, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
An exploration of credit, covering how people borrow money, interest rates, mortgage lenders, bankruptcy, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
