motorcycle racing

"Supercross racers [ride] around turns and soar over jumps on indoor dirt racetracks. Learn about their gear, their bikes, and what it takes to win . . . races"--Provided by publisher.

"Motocross racers [ride] around tight turns, through wet mud, and up steep hills during races. Learn about their gear, what it takes to win a race . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Young learners will [explore the] world of Freestyle tricks while discovering more about safety gear, competitions, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"[Explores] the history of motorcycle racing, what a typical race day looks like, and more"--Provided by publisher.

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

Text and color illustrations explore the art of extreme trial biking, in which participants ride over man-made obstacles, steep cliffs, and even bungee jump with their bikes.

"Out of the need for speed came the motorcycle. The first model was a bicycle with an engine strapped to it. Since then, the motorcycle has become its own vehicle, with a model to suit almost anybody's needs. This informative resource will appeal to young readers who love motorcycles and for those writing reports. It examines the invention and development of the motorcycle, the essential components of a motorcycle, and how motorcycles work. A special section on safety rounds out this resource"--Amazon.com.

Describes the history and characteristics of motorcycles, how they are made, how they work, and their varied uses. Also discusses important racing competitions.

Simple text and photos explore dirt bikes and motocross races, covering the parts of bikes, different kinds of tracks, and tricks riders perform. Presented in English and Spanish.

Introduces dirt bikes and racing, discussing which motorcycles qualify, how they are built and raced, safety, good sportsmanship, and other related topics.