kayaks and kayaking

A comprehensive, illustrated guide to kayaking that covers the benefits of the paddle sport, physical fitness, equipment and gear, water safety, survival skills, techniques, strokes, maneuvers, and other related topics.

Cousins Cody and Derek take a kayak trip in Alaska and find themselves battling the raw elements of an untamed wilderness.

Alex enjoys kayaking behind the raft of his aunt and uncle as they journey down Idaho's Salmon River, until they find themselves in the middle of a forest fire.

Star athlete Clara underestimates her athletic ability when she joins an after-school kayaking club and gets into trouble when she hits the whitewater.

Full-color illustrated photographs describes the sport of kayaking, equipment used, and the dangers involved.

A beginner's guide to kayaking, with tips on choosing equipment and performing basic maneuvers and a brief history of the sport.

After soldiers kill his family, twelve-year-old Santiago and his four-year-old sister flee Guatemala in a kayak and try to reach the United States.

Provides photographs and information about the extreme sports of whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting, riverboarding, and canyoneering; and includes information about some of the athletes who participate in these daring activities.

Readers learn the fundamental skills, techniques, and safety precautions of canoeing and kayaking.