Extreme Sports - No Limits S.
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Ages 6 to 12 years. Extreme mountain bikers take to the mountains to satisfy their need for speed and extreme heights. From racing downhill on the steepest mountain slopes to performing tricks on obstacles such as fallen logs, these athletes have found creative ways to involve nature in their sport like no other extreme athletes. This book provides all you need to know about: extreme mountain bikes and their maintenance; the history of this young sport; the styles of riding and their main competitions; the stars who defy gravity.
Ages 6 to 12 years. Extreme skiers have taken this favourite pastimes to a whole new level! These daring athletes do it all, from winning gold at the Olympics to hitting backcountry mountains. This book shows young readers how this sport strikes the perfect balance between the strength and grace of skiing and the thrilling tricks of such extreme sports as skateboarding. Children will love learning about: the history of extreme skiing; the three main styles of extreme skiing; the different types of skis used for different skiing styles; today's top extreme skiing professionals.