Extreme skiers have taken one of North America's favorite pastimes to a whole new level! These daring athletes do it all, from winning gold at the Olympics to hitting backcountry mountains.… More →
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Not so long ago, a surfboard in the sky was the stuff of comic book fantasy. Today, extreme athletes surf the air with ease. Extreme Sky Sports features such high-velocity sports as sky… More →
It's no surprise that snowboarding is one of the world's fastest growing sports. Extreme snowboarders have mastered every kind of terrain, from natural gullies to the halfpipe. Snowboarding… More →
What makes a sport extreme? More than a regular one, an extreme sport usually involves a higher level of risk and challenges. This exciting series shows readers the styles, equipment, moves,… More →
Since the early 1990s, the term "extreme sports" has come to mean many things. Whether flying off a giant ramp, diving from an airplane, or tackling waves taller than a five-story building,… More →
Dynamic photos energize this exciting series on extreme sports and their cultures! Explosive full-color photos, engaging text, historical trivia, star profiles, and the sport's hot spots add… More →
Surfing is an exotic sport that fascinates and excites us. Surfers are daring athletes who challenge the mighty waves of oceans. Find out what makes a person wake up at dawn to take thrilling More →
Extreme Wakeboarding dives into this spectacular water sport which combines elements of skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding. The sport's explosive popularity lies in the thrill of… More →
NASCAR runs its races on massive speedways that seem to take on a personality of their own. From the tight turns on the small town ovals to the mighty superspeedways that help cars reach top… More →
Field Events in Action provides beginners with an in-depth look at these exciting Olympic events. Children will read about both throwing events, such as javelin and discus throws, and jumping More →
Figure skating has fast become one of the world's most-watched sports. Color photos of budding amateur skaters and international competitors show everything from the basics to combination… More →
Fishing in Action provides kids with easy-to-follow instructions on the different styles of fishing, such as fishing with bait and fly fishing, the necessary equipment, and some helpful hints More →