stunt performers

"Students will explore the extreme amount of planning, equipment, training, and expertise that goes into the stunts performed in films as they dive into this . . . title. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

"Grace Lafferty, an eighteen-year-old wing-walker, thrills crowds with barrel rolls and loop-the-loops in hopes of making enough money to get to the 1922 World Aviation Expo"--.

"Feline stunt cat Mr. Puffball is going on reality TV as himself, and expects to gain fame and fortune"--OCLC.

"None of Sophie's oh-so-perfect names have stuck yet. But this time is different. Sophie isn't going to worry about whether or not she can live up to her new name. Because this time, she's fearless. She's Sophie the Daredevil! But it's not always easy to face your fears. Sophie is about to learn that lesson the hard way!"--p. [4] of cover.

"Piggywood! Gracie LaRoo had long been starstruck with the town where glamorous movie stars work on thrilling films. But now it's her turn as a famous director asks Gracie to be a part of her next film. Gracie is thrilled! That is, until she gets there. Her part is not at all what she thought it would be and she can't seem to find her voice to speak up. Plus, her idol, Tilda Swinetune, is unhappy with the way the movie is going, too. But Gracie figures out a way to save the day and in the process finds her voice"--Provided by the publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Johnny Thyme is a stuntkid whose phenomenal feats are a movie industry secret. But what's he going to do when his favorite director asks him to perform the super-dangerous stunt that killed his father?.

A well-known movie director needs an "explosive" ending for a new action film. And the leading actors will need stunt doubles. Movie stunts are exciting to watch but dangerous to perform. Sharpen your pencils and your math skills and put them to work on a movie set.

"Movies are a great source of entertainment. Many times, the best parts of movies are the mind-blowing stunts! Readers will be fascinated, educated, and astounded by some of the most amazing movie stunts in recent history"--Provided by the publisher.

Briefly explores the kind of work a stunt performer does, and the skills and training one needs to do this job. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.