stunt performers

Wally's visit to the Fantasmo World amusement park, where his Uncle Max works as a stuntman, turns into a disaster involving computer errors, runaway rides, and other outrageous mistakes.

Profiles the feats of "risk-takers, " Diana Nyad, Chuck Strange, Kitty O'Neil, Gunther Gebel-Williams, George Willig, and Maxie Anderson.

Presents a number of math activities related to creating movie stunts by using numbers, measurements, shapes, charts, and diagrams.

Hal Needham recounts the adventures he had--and the dangers he faced along the way--as he became one of Hollywood's highest paid celebrity stuntmen.

A biography of the motorcycle daredevil who attempted to jump over the Snake River Canyon in 1974 in a specially designed rocket-powered cycle.

Describes the work done by stunt people as they crash, fight, fall, and otherwise endanger themselves to entertain us through movies, television, or even live shows.

Describes the daily routine of a stunt man, including his physical preparation for dangerous stunts and the equipment and safety features involved.

Introduces readers to the various aspects of the movie-making industry with biographies of actors from around the world.

"Delves into the world of dare-devil stunt people and the death-defying acts they do, from Harry Houdini to today's film stunt crews"--Provided by publisher.

Describes daredevils and the activities they enjoy including deep sea diving, rock climbing, bunge jumping, and others.