Jackson, Demi.
Summary: Roller derby is an extreme sport making a comeback! With a history that dates back to the 1930s, in the last decade, roller derby teams have grown in number and popularity. Readers take a turn around the track and discover that, from hard hits to fast breaks, the action in roller derby is nonstop. Full-color photographs highlight the mostly female teams who dominate the sport and the theatrical...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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Summary: Paintball isn't a sport for the faint of heart. Often used as military and police training, paintball involves stalking and shooting an opposing team--and getting hit can hurt! Readers find out all about rule variation, gear, and different game play before having to hit the field, or get hit by capsules full of paint! Written in accessible language and with a colorful layout, this high-interest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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Summary: As a sport, parkour has only been around since the 1980s. However, it promotes a frame of mind often encouraged by snowboarders, skateboarders, and other extreme sports enthusiasts: see your environment differently and use it. Parkour athletes use their sport to get around doing anything but walking! Reader learns how parkour developed and also how it's practiced around the world. Full-color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016