Extreme Sports

By John Crossingham

Book Overview

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. Extreme sports are about more than just a attitude - they are also about physical grace. This book has them all, from the well-known attractions like skateboarding, to the far-out world of skysurfing. It's all here and in full-color! Strap yourself in for - profiles of over twenty different extreme sports - the exciting history of extreme sports - a dynamic layout, full of quick facts and large photos

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778717194
• ISBN13: 9780778717195
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.1" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6