Examines the history, equipment, and techniques of snowboarding and identifies magazines and clubs associated with the sport.

A look at horseback riding, including how to get started, what to wear, learning to ride, and the necessary equipment for horses.

Take me out to the ball game with Crabtree's book Baseball in Action. Children will learn the rules and skills involved in playing. Lively, full-color photographs help demonstrate such basics as pitching, fouling, and bunting. Necessary equipment and safety precautions are also covered along with: • the layout of a baseball diamond and player positions • catching and throwing techniques • when to run and when to stay put • different variations...

Grab your skates and hit the ice with Hockey in Action. This book brings to life the exhilaration of the fastest sport in the world using step-by-step instructions on how to play on the ice. Hockey equipment and rules of play are also described as well as such techniques as: • how to maneuver on skates • stick handling • passing the puck and shooting • making a save in the goalie's net

What is a bump, a volley, a serve, or a spike? These questions and more are answered in Volleyball in Action. Children will love learning about the history of this energetic sport, the necessary equipment, and basic rules of play. Fascinating information includes: • the role of the coach • mix and motion drills to help develop skills • how to block the ball • how beach volleyball is catching on

The skill, balance, and precision needed to execute tricks on a BMX bike are astounding. Students will learn about the history of BMX freestyle, the equipment needed to participate, and the tricks riders do to win competitions.

Riders feel the wind as they reach incredible speeds flying down hills and launching over jumps. Young readers will explore the history of downhill BMX, learn about the equipment needed to compete, and find out how racers give it their all to win a race.

In-line skaters can compete in races or freestyle competitions. Both styles require great skill. Young readers will learn about the history of in-line skating, the equipment used in competitions, and how skaters go all out to bring home a victory.

Motocross racing has been growing in popularity since the 1950s. The technology and competitions have changed, but the fast-paced action has not. Students will learn about the history of motocross racing, the equipment required to race, and how competition works.