Extreme sports

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Ski!

your guide to cross-country, downhill, jumping, racing, freestyle, and more
2002
Describes different kinds of skiing--cross-county, jumping, racing, freestyle, downhill--and the techniques, equipment, and terminology involved.

Scuba diving

2005
Provides basic information--in simple text with photographs--on scuba diving, including how to dive, what to wear, what you see, and lists the names of some well known scuba divers.

Skydiving

2005
Presents a children's study of skydiving and offers instruction on practicing how to land, proper equipment, and tandem jumping along with information on World War Two paratroopers.

Triathlons

2005
Provides information, in simple text and photographs, on triathlons--races that involve running, cycling, and swimming.

Rock climbing

2005
Describes different kinds of rock climbing, the equipment and gear climbers use, and the highlights of a climb.

Sport climbing

2002
A color-illustrated overview of sport climbing that explains how the sport works and describes sport climbing safety, training, professionals, and competition. Also includes a "quick fact" section, a glossary, and lists of related resources.

Rivers

2002
Provides photographs and information about the extreme sports of whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting, riverboarding, and canyoneering; and includes information about some of the athletes who participate in these daring activities.

Mountains

2002
A color-illustrated overview of extreme mountain sports that describes adventure racing, including the Raid Gauloises, the Eco-Challenge, and other international races; mountain biking; rock climbing; extreme hiking; and extreme trail running. Also discusses mountain gear and safety.

Snow

2002
Provides photographs and information about the extreme sports of snowboarding, free skiing, skiboarding, and snow mountain biking; and includes information about some of the athletes who participate in these daring activities.

Streets

2002
Provides photographs and information about the extreme sports of skateboarding, aggressive inline skating, BMX riding, and street luge; and includes information about some of the athletes who participate in these daring activities.

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