motocross

Explores the sport of motocross and BMX, including the equipment used, safety precautions, and sports superstars.

Briefly explores the history of motorcycles and dirt bikes, highlighting fun facts about how they are built, their capabilities on and off-road, and the kinds of races and competitions dirt bikes are used for. Includes a glossary.

"Davalyn Hart was born with spina bifida, but she is determined not to let that define her, and, being a daredevil, she has taken up the sport of wheelchair motocross; now that she has a brand new, specially designed, wheelchair she is ready to fly--until a bad fall while trying to impress another player shakes her confidence"--OCLC.

Twelve-and-a-half year old Emelyn Ethrige lives with her widowed father in South Carolina, dreams of wheelchair motocross, and makes custom chair bags trying to earn enough money to buy a serious set of wheels; she has been in a wheelchair all her life, and is just fine getting around without help, but it seems that since her mother was killed in an accident everyone (father, grandparents, teachers, and classmates) has started treating her differently: urging caution and trying to "help" and for an independently-minded girl who loves speed and big air tricks it is frustrating--so Emelyn and her best friends come up with a plan to change their minds.

An introduction to motocross cycles.

"This title introduces readers to motocross racing, covering . . . moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history"--Amazon.

Engaging images accompany information about freestyle motocross.

An examination of motocross racing, covering the history of the sport, safety, races, and more.

Looks at motocross and the X Games and the athletes who take part.

Motocross racer Kent Walker, provides details of the heart-stopping excitement of being on the track in pursuit of the checkered flag and discusses the triumphs and heartbreaks that he experienced.