Flynn, Brendan
Summary: "How do you pick extreme sports GOATs? Is it snowboarder Chloe Kim or skateboarder Tony Hawk? Or maybe it's BMX legend Dave Mirra. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of extreme sports and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796 FLYJacobsmeyer, Nicki
Summary: "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." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2018
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Summary: Provides an overview of the history of mountain bicycles and their main features.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.63 ABDVescia, Monique
Summary: Practitioners of the art of movement known as parkour display strength, skill, and grace as they climb and leap over every urban obstacle in their path. Parkour is a physically demanding discipline that almost anyone of any means can practice with proper instruction and when safety measures are taken. This riveting book examines the origins of parkour and its global appeal. An engrossing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Central 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.42 VESLoh-Hagan, Virginia.
Summary: Presents information about the extreme sport parkour where the goal is to move over and around obstacles in an urban environment without stopping.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 45th Parallel Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.4 LOHMcClellan, Ray.
Summary: Describes the history of downhill BMX racing, the equipment and safety gear needed, and the details of professional racing courses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.62 MCCCastellano, Peter.
Summary: Likely the most physically difficult motorcycle sport, motocross challenges its riders with rough terrain and high-speed competition. With events taking place on courses 1 to 3 miles long, motocross riders need to have endurance as well as the fearlessness characteristic of daredevil athletes. Readers enter the fast-paced world of motocross through accessible language and exciting information...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sport Dare CastellanoWolny, Philip
Summary: "Extreme sports have given traditional ones a run for their money in recent years, and few sports deliver like skateboarding. From street tricks to catching air in pools and on half-pipes, this book introduces and features several types of skateboarding. Budding enthusiasts, who may not have the means to participate in other sports, will benefit from tips on how to get started, proper...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.22 WOLCastellano, Peter.
Summary: Mixed martial arts, or MMA, has a long history since it includes techniques from older fighting styles like tae kwon do, muay thai, and Greco-Roman wrestling. But the popular sport is truly a modern invention that may result in blood, sweat, and tears. Readers learn about the fearless fighters who enter the cage for each bout, as well as MMA history and the formation of the UFC. MMA safety and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sport Dare CastellanoJackson, Demi.
Summary: Roller derby is an extreme sport making a comeback! With a history that dates back to the 1930s, in the last decade, roller derby teams have grown in number and popularity. Readers take a turn around the track and discover that, from hard hits to fast breaks, the action in roller derby is nonstop. Full-color photographs highlight the mostly female teams who dominate the sport and the theatrical...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sport Dare JacksonSchaefer, A. R. (Adam Richard)
Summary: Discusses the sport of freestyle motocross, including the moves involved in the sport.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.7 SCHAEJackson, Demi.
Summary: As a sport, parkour has only been around since the 1980s. However, it promotes a frame of mind often encouraged by snowboarders, skateboarders, and other extreme sports enthusiasts: see your environment differently and use it. Parkour athletes use their sport to get around doing anything but walking! Reader learns how parkour developed and also how it's practiced around the world. Full-color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sport Dare JacksonJackson, Demi.
Summary: Paintball isn't a sport for the faint of heart. Often used as military and police training, paintball involves stalking and shooting an opposing team--and getting hit can hurt! Readers find out all about rule variation, gear, and different game play before having to hit the field, or get hit by capsules full of paint! Written in accessible language and with a colorful layout, this high-interest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sport Dare JacksonSchindler, John E.
Summary: A look at the thrills and fun of extreme skiing. Describes the different kinds of extreme skiing, including speed skiing, backcountry skiing, and heli-skiing. This series will lure even the most reluctant readers with its vivid portrayals of the excitement, skills, techniques, and jargon of thrilling extreme sports. Vibrant, full-page photographs capture the essence of each sport, while the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: G. Stevens Pub. 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sport Ext SchindlerStaats, Ann McCallum
Summary: "What is the allure of the extreme? Who are the women who seek out and excel at sports outside the conventional, such as cave diving, wingsuit flying, or Formula 1 racing? This collection of female adventure dynamos is as fascinating as it is empowering. Thrill Seekers introduces readers to a diverse and fascinating selection of women whose determination, grit, and courage have propelled each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 STACrest, Mason
Summary: Jump off a cliff. Slide down a mountain. Soar 20 feet above a snowy halfpipe. These are just a few of the things extreme sport athletes willingly do every day, things the average person would never consider attempting. With the overwhelming success of sports network ESPNs X Games, the subculture of extreme sports became mainstream, even becoming part of the Olympic Games. American snowboarder...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 796 CREDixon, Franklin W.
Summary: Frank and Joe travel to Philadelphia where they intend to prevent an attack on an extreme sports contest called the Big Air Games.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 2005