Presents a short study of various forms of energy through a study of some of history's wackiest machines such as the steam-powered car, the rocket pack, ornthopter, and others.
the world's most remarkable dirt bike rides and techniques
Mason, Paul
2011
This book discusses dirt biking at some of the world's best competitive and non-competition dirt tracks around the world, including advice on different types of dirt-bike events, equipment, techniques, safety, and the secret language of dirt biking.
Text and color photos present the history of surfing and information on aspects of the sport such as technique, competitions, ethics, safety, and famous surfing spots; also includes a glossary and a bibliography.
An introduction to street soccer, describing the history of the sport, five different street soccer games, and a week in the life of a professional street soccer player, and including an interview with Darren Laver and profiles of players.
A color-illustrated introduction to snowboarding that describes equipment, clothing, basic techniques, vocabulary, powder, freeriding, ollies, half-pipes, competition, and safety. Also includes a glossary and a list of further resources.
Photographs and simple text describe some of the fastest machines on Earth including Chuck Yeager's X-1 who broke the sound barrier in 1948 and the world's fastest boat.
An illustrated overview of the polar regions that covers such topics as their climate and weather, early history, exploration, and wildlife, as well as tourism and pollution.
An introduction to monster truck racing that traces the history of the sport, highlights influential moments and people, and explains how a monster truck runs and what makesthem so powerful.
