rafting (sports)

Nate, Selena, Tyson, and Alicia are ready for summer, but when Nate convinces everyone to join a white water rafting race, the group's teamwork is put to the test.

"This title covers the basics of whitewater rafting, going over how and where to go rafting, recommended gear, safety measures, and related activities. It also includes interesting facts about rafting, as well as healthy eating and exercise tips to help readers improve their fitness"--Provided by publisher.

"When a dam fails and rushing waters sweep away their adult supervisors, five middle schoolers on a white-water rafting adventure are left alone with few supplies and the opportunity to forge powerful bonds as well as develop dangerous disagreements"--OCLC.

"Experience the rush of the world's most daring sports in the Extreme Adrenaline series.".

When a dam fails and rushing waters sweep away their adult supervisors, five middle schoolers on a white-water rafting adventure are left alone with few supplies and the opportunity to forge powerful bonds as well as develop dangerous disagreements.

When a loner, a jock, an outsider, and an Internet influencer go river rafting together for a school assignment, the four strangers end up sharing their secrets and relying on each other when the trip turns dangerous.

Sixteen-year-old Alex feels responsible when her father dies while whitewater rafting, and when tragedy strikes again she must face her deepest fears in order to reclaim her love of the Colorado River where she grew up--and of the boy she grew up with.

"Camp Clearwater is home to best friends Nate, Owen and Mercy. They practically grew up on the Starling River. But the summer they turn sixteen an incident forces the camp to close its doors. Mike Elliot, the river guide who taught the teens everything they know, is lost to the rapids. A tragic accident, everyone agrees. Except for Nate. Mike was the best kayaker he'd ever met. The smartest. The safest. He respected and loved the river, and as far as Nate is concerned, the river loved Mike back. If his instructor was pulled under by the Starling, then Nate is sure foul play was involved. To find the truth, Nate must face his greatest fears as he retraces Mike's final run through the Black Hole, the most treacherous waters on the Starling"--From the publisher's web site.

"A ... retelling of [the story of] four adventurers who crossed the North Atlantic on a raft, featuring archival photography, film stills taken aboard the raft, news reports, contemporary interviews and original illustrations"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations provide and introduction to white water rafting, discussing what tools are needed and more.