Dixon, Franklin W.
Summary: Frank and Joe travel to Philadelphia where they intend to prevent an attack on an extreme sports contest called the Big Air Games.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC DIXJacobsmeyer, Nicki
Summary: "Set in the Alaskan wilds, the Iditarod is one of the most extreme races on the planet. As the musher and leader of a high-powered dog sledding team, choosing the right lead dog is just the first of your important decisions. From there, each choice you make will affect whether you come in first, fifth, last, or not at all. You Choose how this adventure ends." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2018
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Summary: "Extreme sports have given traditional ones a run for their money in recent years, and few sports deliver like skateboarding. From street tricks to catching air in pools and on half-pipes, this book introduces and features several types of skateboarding. Budding enthusiasts, who may not have the means to participate in other sports, will benefit from tips on how to get started, proper...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.22 WOLLoh-Hagan, Virginia.
Summary: Presents information about the extreme sport parkour where the goal is to move over and around obstacles in an urban environment without stopping.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 45th Parallel Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.4 LOHMcClellan, Ray.
Summary: Describes the history of downhill BMX racing, the equipment and safety gear needed, and the details of professional racing courses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.62 MCCStaats, Ann McCallum
Summary: "What is the allure of the extreme? Who are the women who seek out and excel at sports outside the conventional, such as cave diving, wingsuit flying, or Formula 1 racing? This collection of female adventure dynamos is as fascinating as it is empowering. Thrill Seekers introduces readers to a diverse and fascinating selection of women whose determination, grit, and courage have propelled each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2021
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Summary: Practitioners of the art of movement known as parkour display strength, skill, and grace as they climb and leap over every urban obstacle in their path. Parkour is a physically demanding discipline that almost anyone of any means can practice with proper instruction and when safety measures are taken. This riveting book examines the origins of parkour and its global appeal. An engrossing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Central 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.42 VESSummary: From Tibet to Australia, Alaska to Norway armed with drones, Go-Pros and helicopters, director Jennifer Peedom has fashioned an astonishing symphony of mountaineers, ice climbers, free soloists, heliskiers, snowboarders, and parachuting mountain bikers. Willem Dafoe provides a narration sampled from British mountaineer Robert Macfarlane's acclaimed memoir Mountains of the Mind.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwich Entertainment 2018
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MOUSchaefer, A. R. (Adam Richard)
Summary: Discusses the sport of freestyle motocross, including the moves involved in the sport.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.7 SCHAERoe, Monica
Summary: Twelve-year-old Emmie is working to raise money for a tricked-out wheelchair to get serious about WCMX, when a mishap on a poorly designed ramp at school throws her plans into a tailspin. Emmie loves her close-knit rural town, but she can't shake the feeling that her goals, and her choices, suddenly aren't hers anymore. With the help of her best friends, Emmie makes a plan to get her dreams off...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD FIC ROEAbdo, Kenny
Summary: Provides an overview of the history of mountain bicycles and their main features.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.63 ABDSummary: The Red Bulletin covers the very latest news from the world of Red Bull in an inimitably witty, intelligent & pithy style. With enthralling articles, first-class photographs & extraordinary design on topics like action, sport, travel, arts & music. The Red Bulletin exceeds readers' expectations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Bulletin 2011
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Chari, Sheela
Summary: Along the train lines north of New York City, twelve-year-old neighbors Myla and Peter search for the link between Myla's necklace and the disappearance of Peter's brother, Randall. Thrown into a world of parkour, graffiti, and diamond-smuggling, Myla and Peter encounter a band of thugs who are after the same thing as Randall. Can Myla and Peter find Randall before it's too late, and their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD FIC CHACastellano, Peter.
Summary: Mixed martial arts, or MMA, has a long history since it includes techniques from older fighting styles like tae kwon do, muay thai, and Greco-Roman wrestling. But the popular sport is truly a modern invention that may result in blood, sweat, and tears. Readers learn about the fearless fighters who enter the cage for each bout, as well as MMA history and the formation of the UFC. MMA safety and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sport Dare CastellanoJackson, 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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sport Dare JacksonKeene, Carolyn
Summary: Nancy investigates the disappearance of the bride while attending the wedding of her friends Bess and George's cousin Veronica's wedding to the owner of local extreme sports complex in Las Vegas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC KEESummary: Skiing and snowboarding are expected fare in a Warren Miller film, but in Storm there is also surfing, backpacking, mountain biking, and 'urban skiing.' The latter exports skateboarding style tricks to skis, where participants ski on stone, metal, and wooden rails, and even jump a road. A group of gung-ho athletes venture to South Georgia (an island 800 miles east of the Falklands) exploring...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marketed by Shout! Factory 2002
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WARSummary: "McConkey" is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Shane McConkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and ski-BASE jumping, and through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor, he inspired countless lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MCCSummary: A young FBI agent, Johnny Utah, infiltrates a cunning team of thrill-seeking elite athletes, led by the charismatic Bodhi. The athletes are suspected of carrying out a spate of crimes in extremely unusual ways. Deep undercover, and with his life in imminent danger, Utah strives to prove they are the architects of this string of inconceivable crimes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD POIArnold, Katie
Summary: "After flipping her raft days away from help on a trip down the remote Salmon River, Katie Arnold's shattered leg tests both her spirit and her marriage for years to come. It also reignites her meditation practice and motivates her to dive into Zen in search of healing. Before the accident, Katie was an elite ultrarunner with a simmering but adequate marriage who avoided being indoors whenever...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Parallax Press 2024
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Summary: Likely the most physically difficult motorcycle sport, motocross challenges its riders with rough terrain and high-speed competition. With events taking place on courses 1 to 3 miles long, motocross riders need to have endurance as well as the fearlessness characteristic of daredevil athletes. Readers enter the fast-paced world of motocross through accessible language and exciting information...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2006
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Contents: Why the Hell would you? -- Base jumping -- Boxing -- Motogp racing -- Free diving -- Bull fighting -- Ski jumping -- Mountain climbing -- Buzkashi (Goat dragging) -- Hang gliding -- Big wave surfing -- Mixed martial arts -- Street luge -- Motorcycle leaping -- Cliff diving -- Speed skiing -- Trebuchet -- Land speed record breaking -- Sky diving.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Allen & Unwin 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.046 DAVFreimuth, Jeri.
Summary: Discusses the sport of extreme snowboarding, including the moves involved in the sport.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2001