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Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When his family moves into his recently deceased grandmother's house, ten-year-old Charlie meets a boy who also likes to skateboard, but then finds that his own special skateboard is missing.
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'Look, Mom, no hands!' Young readers will learn what it takes for professional stunt bike riders to perform their tricks, as well as how kids can get started on a safe and exciting stunt riding adventure of their own. Kids' Guides kindle the diverse interests of elementary readers by introducing them to a wide range of subjects. Part how-to guide, part introductory overview, every Kids' Guide is filled with practical information, helpful hints, fun...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Strap on your helmet and hit the trails! Young bikers will love learning about the history of their favorite sport, as well as some of the basics for enjoying a safe and fun mountain biking adventure! Kids' Guides kindle the diverse interests of elementary readers by introducing them to a wide range of subjects. Part how-to guide, part introductory overview, every Kids' Guide is filled with practical information, helpful hints, fun sidebars, and eye-catching...
11) Water sports
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Water sports are as varied as the lakes, rivers, and oceans the world has to offer! Introduce young readers to many of them as they explore new ways to enjoy Earth's greatest natural resource. Kids' Guides kindle the diverse interests of elementary readers by introducing them to a wide range of subjects. Part how-to guide, part introductory overview, every Kids' Guide is filled with practical information, helpful hints, fun sidebars, and eye-catching...
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Dale Holmes has always loved to ride a bike. He got his first one when he was four years old and hasn't been far from a bicycle since. Over thirty years later, BMX racing is his life. BMX jumps and turns can take their toll physically, but Dale loves to compete, so he trains hard and takes any injuries in stride. Now that BMX racing is an Olympic sport, the number of boys and girls racing will increase. Dale feels it's important to help teach young...
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English
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Sailing down railings... Soaring over obstacles… Spinning off ledges. The extreme sport of street skateboarding can at times seem like flying, and no one takes street skateboarding to the extreme like Paul Rodriguez Jr. From the time he was a young boy, Paul had one goal in mind: to be the best street skateboarder in the world. His first challenge was convincing his father, Latino comedian Paul Rodriguez Sr., that street skateboarding is his life....
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Garrett McNamara, or G-Mac, dreams of being the first to ride a 100-foot wave. As the current tow-in surfing champion of the world, the Hawaiian surfer trains daily, pushing his body to its limit as he prepares for gnarly waves, crashing surf, breathtaking plunges, and adrenaline-rushing rides. Garrett knows no limits. Injured multiple times, he has been towed onto and released into giant waves by skidoos and even a helicopter. He has starred in an...
16) BMX Street
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Did you know that BMX street riders do awesome tricks using objects you might see in a city park? These daring athletes slide down handrails with their grinds. They bunny hop up curbs and onto benches. They twist their bikes all the way around in 360° spins.
17) BMX Vert
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Did you know that the top BMX vert riders can race up and down ramps to show off awesome stunts like no-handed 900° aerial spins? They can rotate their bikes two and a half times while airborne. They do moves such as cliffhangers and tailwhips, wowing fans and judges alike.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the top motocross best trick riders can fly off jumps without holding on to their bikes? At the X Games best trick competition, you might see stunts like no-handers, can cans, and no-footers. Some pro best trick riders can even pull off a double backflip!
19) Moto X Freestyle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Did you know that top motocross freestyle pros race around a course doing as many awesome moves as they can before time's up? Some perform an amazing trick called a cliffhanger, where they touch their toes to their bikes' handlebars while airborne.
20) Ski Superpipe
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Did you know that ski superpipe athletes launch themselves as high as possible to perform incredible midair tricks? They race up superpipe walls and soar through the air while fans cheer. They perform tricks such as double flips and 1080 spins. The best superpipe skiers earn prizes at competitions all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski superpipe....
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