Extreme Sports No Limits!

14 total works

Surfing

by John Crossingham and Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 2003

Extreme Skateboarding

by John Crossingham and Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 2003

Extreme Motocross

by Bobbie Kalman and John Crossingham

Published 1 March 2004

Extreme BMX

by Amanda Bishop and Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 2003

Extreme Climbing

by John Crossingham and Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 March 2004

Extreme Skydiving

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2006

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 surfing and skydiving. Kids will get their hair blown back by brilliant aerial photos of sky surfers and divers in action, as clear concise text explores
• the history and techniques of these young, thrilling sports
• expert sky-surf tricks
• stars and legends of the sport
• the designs and function of the equipment
• how to stay safe in these daring sports

Extreme In-Line Skating

by John Crossingham and Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 2003

Ages 6 to 12 years. Everybody in-line skates, right? Well, not everyone can do what these wild athletes can! In-line skating has quickly grown from being a summer practice for ice-hockey players into a full-fledged sport. Inspired by the aggressive tricks of skateboarding, in-line skaters perform incredible feats on ramps, in races, and on the streets! This book gives children an insight into: thrilling downhill racing; vertical or ramp skating; tips on buying the right in-line skates; the history of the sport.

Wakeboarding

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2006

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 watching talented pros fly behind speedboats and use waves to perform challenging tricks in the same way skateboarders use the concrete walls of the halfpipe. Fascinating text and huge images cover
• the basics of wakeboards and other equipment
• the latest tricks developed by the pros
• the newest wakeboarding competitions
• profiles of today's wakeboarding stars

Extreme Surfing

by John Crossingham

Published 1 October 2003

Ages 6 to 12 years. 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 rides on these enormous waves! In this book, children will discover: the etiquette of surfing; the many types of surfboards and how to care for them; great places to surf around the world; the rich history of surfing, which began as an ancient Polynesian tradition.

Climbing

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2004

Nothing embodies patience and strength like rock climbing. Athletes who climb do it because they love a challenge and the feeling of being on top of the world. Extreme Climbing allows kids to get that same feeling, thanks to beautiful color photographs. Fascinating information covers
• bouldering
• ice climbing
• indoor climbing and more!

Extreme Snowboarding

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 March 2004

Ages 6 to 12 years. 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 has even become an Olympic sport! In this book, children will learn about: snowboarding's history; the different styles of riding; types of competitions; today's top professionals.

Snowboarding

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2004

Extreme snowboarders have mastered every kind of terrain, from natural gullies to the halfpipe. One of the world’s fastest-growing sports, snowboarding has even become an Olympic sport! Kids will get a thrill reading about
• different styles of riding
• types of competition
• today’s top pros

Extreme Sports

by John Crossingham

Published 31 October 2003

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, these sports push their athletes to the absolute limits.
It’s all here and in full-color!
Strap yourself in for
• profiles of over twenty different extreme sports
• quick fact boxes

Skateboarding

by John Crossingham

Published 1 January 2004

It's no secret that skateboarding is one of the coolest sports around. Top skaters are the subjects of video games, magazines, custom clothing, and even rock songs! Extreme Skateboarding reveals skateboarding culture and its history describing
• the basics of a skateboard
• different styles of skating
• stars and their signature tricks
• tips on improving skills