Supercross Racing (Torque: Action Sports)

Supercross Racing (Torque: Action Sports) Review

Supercross riders cruise at high speeds through sharp turns and big jumps. Kids will learn about the history of supercross, the equipment required to race, and the huge events that take place inside sports arenas around the world.

Jet Skiing (Action Sports Library)

Jet Skiing (Action Sports Library) Review

Examines the equipment and techniques of jet skiing and identifies magazines associated with the sport.

Snowboarding (Torque Books: Action Sports) (Torque: Action Sports)

Snowboarding (Torque Books: Action Sports) (Torque: Action Sports) Review

Cruise down a snowy mountain in this basic introduction to snowboarding. Students will explore the origins of snowboarding, the different kinds of snowboards and the various competitions in which snowboarders compete.

Hockey in Action (Sports in Action)

Hockey in Action (Sports in Action) Review

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of hockey.

Skateboarding (Action Sports (Capstone))

Skateboarding (Action Sports (Capstone)) Review

Describes the history, equipment, and techniques of skateboarding.

Field Events in Action (Sports in Action)

Field Events in Action (Sports in Action) Review

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Offers a brief introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of contests that test the throwing and jumping skills of athletes.

Stoked: The Evolution of Action Sports

Stoked: The Evolution of Action Sports Review

STOKED: THE EVOLUTION OF ACTION SPORTS is a visual history of the world’s most exciting sports. Through daring and dramatic images, STOKED celebrates the daring and fearlessness, the beauty and glory, the heights and depths, and the speed and agility of athletes who defy the laws of nature and the limits of sanity.

Beyond the mountains, vert ramps and dirt, these sports integrate music, fashion, art and entertainment into a way of life. The heroes and icons of action sports saturate popular culture and media. Athletes like Tony Hawk, brands like Quiksilver, Billabong and Burton, video games such as Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer, and events like the ESPN X Games and the 2006 Winter Olympics, where snowboarder Shaun White was the breakout star, are blurring the line between sports and culture.

STOKED’s bold, modern, innovative design makes it an art object unto itself. The book pushes its own physical limits, mirroring the very pursuits it portrays. It is fully interactive, with special materials and papers, pop-ups, and stickers, among other special effects, and is sure to become a collector’s item.

STOKED is more than jaw-dropping images. It features an introduction by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist H.G. "Buzz" Bissinger, author of Friday Night Lights, the nonfiction classic about high school football in Texas. STOKED also includes vivid descriptions from the athletes who defined their sports as well as contributions from notable personalities, authors, photographers and musicians who have tapped into the action sports lifestyle.

STOKED: THE EVOLUTION OF ACTION SPORTS is not for posers. Its authenticity and attitude appeal to insiders as well as readers who are new to these sports. STOKED is the definitive volume on the subject.

Soccer Scoop: Who's making a fool of Mac? (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction)

Soccer Scoop: Who's making a fool of Mac? (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction) Review

Soccer Scoop: Who's making a fool of Mac? (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction) Feature

• paperback
• sports
• soccer

Mac Williams, goalie for the Cougars, is known as much for his upbeat game chatter as for his outstanding saves. But when an anonymous artist starts making fun of him with a weekly cartoon, Mac is anything but upbeat. To make matters worse, he suspects that somebody close to him is the cartoonist. Would one of his friends really betray him-or is there someone else who wants to make him look ridiculous?

Go-Kart Racing (Torque: Action Sports)

Go-Kart Racing (Torque: Action Sports) Review

Modern-day go-karts can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour! These high speeds thrill fans who gather around the tracks to watch the excitement. Students will learn about the history of go-karts, the technology behind them, and the different kinds of races in which these small, speedy race cars compete.

Judo (Action Sports (Capstone))

Judo (Action Sports (Capstone)) Review

Describes the Japanese art and sport of judo including a brief history, preparation for training, and techniques of the various throws. Includes a glossary of terms.

Shooting Action Sports: The Ultimate Guide to Extreme Filmmaking

Shooting Action Sports: The Ultimate Guide to Extreme Filmmaking Review

This full-color illustrated guide takes you through all aspects of video production, focusing on action sports. From planning and preparation to editing and postproduction, you'll get a solid understanding of the changing technology, camera techniques, and basic to more-advanced shooting principles that can be applied to almost every scenario you encounter. The countless examples of camera tricks and techniques used at major events apply to any kind of shoot.

Equally as important, you're encouraged to go beyond merely recording the scene and learn how to think like a professional cameraman. Predicting and anticipating is perhaps the greatest talent a cameraman can acquire. It means keeping both eyes open and see not only what is happening around your frame, but also what is about to happen in it. Master the techniques and tools of the trade so you can create compelling and creative work.

Includes tips on how to:
* Choose a format
* Develop your own style
* Plan for a successful project, including funding and distribution
* Capture the shot in any environment
* Shooting tips and techniques for skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing, freestyle BMX, and more

* Written by a former pro athlete who has experience on both sides of the camera
* Loads of full-color illustrations to demonstrate techniques; includes valuable tips and techniques found nowhere else
* Valuable information on the business side: how to get distribution and what it takes to make it in the industry

Mountain Biking (Torque Books: Action Sports) (Torque: Action Sports)

Mountain Biking (Torque Books: Action Sports) (Torque: Action Sports) Review

Explore the heart-pounding excitement as mountain bikers race over rugged terrain. Students will learn the difference between cross-country and downhill mountain biking, the technology behind the bikes and equipment, and how mountain bikers stay safe while having fun.

Kiteboarding (Torque: Action Sports)

Kiteboarding (Torque: Action Sports) Review

Kiteboarding is one of the fastest-growing extreme sports in the world. The excitement it offers brings new people to the sport every day. Readers will explore kite propulsion, kiteboarding equipment, and the many tricks that skilled kiteboarders perform while catching air.

Triple Crown of Racing: Sport & Action

Triple Crown of Racing: Sport & Action Review

Learn about the US Triple Crown of Racing with iMinds insightful knowledge series.

The Triple Crown is the most esteemed horse racing trophy in North America. The Triple Crown trophy was introduced in 1930 after a journalist suggested that Gallant Fox's triumph in America's three biggest horse races, the Preakness Stakes, the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes, deserved a trophy of its own. He suggested the name, the Triple Crown, after the British Triple Crown trophy.
In Britain, a horse must win the St. Leger Stakes, the Epsom Derby and the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes to collect the Triple Crown.

iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.

Fishing in Action (Sports in Action)

Fishing in Action (Sports in Action) Review

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An exciting series on some of children's favorite sports includes the history of the sport, basic rules of play, equipment and safety precautions, and techniques and quick tips on how to improve their skills.

Skiing in Action (Sports in Action)

Skiing in Action (Sports in Action) Review

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Offers a brief introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and terminology of skiing, a sport that began thousands of years ago as a form of transportation.

BMX Racing (Torque Books: Action Sports) (Torque: Action Sports)

BMX Racing (Torque Books: Action Sports) (Torque: Action Sports) Review

Pedal quickly to stay out in front of the pack! The fast-paced style of BMX racing makes it an exciting sport to watch or practice. Readers will explore the history of BMX racing, the tactics that help win a race, and how the popularity of the sport has grown over the last few years.