Central Kansas Library System

"Engaging images accompany information about Big Air Snowboarding. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Running, jumping and throwing faster, higher and farther than your opponents. These are the measures of track and field, the world s oldest sport. Since the beginning of recorded time, humans have been running footraces against each other. In today s modern sport, athletes need to prepare well to compete at their best. Different track and field events require different types of preparation. Sprinters like Usain Bolt want to build fast twitch muscle....

What makes a sport extreme? How fast do you fall in a skydive? What are the trickiest climbing routes? Where are the biggest waves ever surfed? Read about the most dangerous sports in the world--fast and furious BMX races, risky BASE jumps, thrilling, mid-air stunts done on a skateboard, and much, much more.

Describes the history of mountain bike racing and the equipment, skills, techniques, and safety concerns involved in this competitive sport.

From kayaking to rafting, learn what it takes to participate in this extreme sport.

"Set in the Alaskan wilds, the Iditarod is one of the most extreme races on the planet. As the musher and leader of a high-powered dog sledding team, choosing the right lead dog is just the first of your important decisions. From there, each choice you make will affect whether you come in first, fifth, last, or not at all. You Choose how this adventure ends." --