What makes BMX an extreme sport? Whether you're racing or performing jumps, flips, and tricks on a bike, BMX takes a lot of skill--and nerve. Learn all about BMX on the track, at the BMX park, and on the streets. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

What makes kayaking an extreme sport? Ever tried staying right-side up in swirling rapids that want to turn you upside down? Learn all about kayaking in whitewater, down waterfalls, and even on the ocean. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

What makes motocross an extreme sport? Whether you're racing at top speed or performing complicated tricks on a motorcycle, it takes a lot of skill--and practice. Learn all about motocross racing, performing freestyle, and the X Games. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

What makes snowboarding an extreme sport? Start with daring jumps, flips, and tricks--then add a slippery surface. Learn all about alpine racing, and snowboarding on the half-pipe, down rails, and off ramps. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

What makes surfing an extreme sport? To begin with, not many sports are based on the ocean. Performing jumps, flips, and tricks in a wall of water takes a lot of skill. Learn all about surfing inside the tube, building speed in the curl, and landing on top of a wave. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.