stunt performers

"This title introduces readers to the job of daredevil. A short history of the profession is included, as are famous daredevils such as Evel Knievel and Harry Houdini. Job duties of various daredevil jobs are covered such as tightrope and wing walkers, climbers, and motorcycle and automobile stuntmen. Equipment needed to do the job right is discussed, as are the education and training needed to become a daredevil. Xtreme facts provide additional information on this exciting job. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Alisa and Diabolo are working as stunt doubles on the set of an adventure movies, but the Stardust stunt-riding stables in Colorado are facing bitter and underhanded competition from the High Noon stables--competition that includes dangerous sabotage.

Kellie, one of the girls at the Stardust stunt-riding stables, is working as a stunt double on a movie, but when the actress comes down with food poisoning she is called upon to step into the leading role.

Describes car stunts, including who accomplished these stunts and how they did it.

Feline stunt cat Mr. Puffball and cat actor El Gato visit landmarks across America while attempting to make a spectacularly exciting film.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Kellie, one of the girls at the Stardust stunt-riding stables, is working as a stunt double on a movie--but when the actress comes down with food poisoning she is called upon to step into the leading role.

Alisa and Diabolo are working as stunt doubles on the set of an adventure movie, but the Stardust stunt-riding stables in Colorado are facing bitter and underhanded competition from the High Noon stables--competition that includes dangerous sabotage.

Kami Cooper is already an accomplished rider, but when she joins the Stardust stunt-riding stables in Colorado, she discovers she still has a lot to learn--and being a stunt double is not all glamour.

"An ultra-low reading level coupled with high-interest content and visual appeal bring movie stunts to life in a whole new way. From jumping from a burning helicopter to dangling from a huge skyscraper, mind-blowing stunts are explained in a way that will keep readers hooked. Fascinating details revealed in fact boxes add to readers' understanding of this action-packed thrill ride through the world of stunts"--Provided by the publisher.