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1) Daredevil
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This title introduces readers to the job of daredevil. A short history of the profession is included, as are famous daredevils such as Evel Knievel and Harry Houdini. Job duties of various daredevil jobs are covered such as tightrope and wing walkers, climbers, and motorcycle and automobile stuntmen. Equipment needed to do the job right is discussed, as are the education and training needed to become a daredevil. Xtreme facts provide additional information...
2) Iditarod
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This title explores the history of the Iditarod sled dog race. Important people in Iditarod history are introduced, such as Dorothy Page and Joe Redington. Readers will learn abut the Iditarod Trail and how it is run from the start in Anchorage to the finish line in Nome. Readers will learn the rules of the race, from qualifying events such as the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race through checkpoints on the northern and southern routes. ...
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This title explores the history of the Tour de France. Readers will meet important people in Tour de France history such as Géo Lefèvre. Readers will learn about the race's course through the 21 daily stages of The Loop. Readers will learn the rules of the race from time trials to Le Grand Départ, and the meaning of different colored jerseys that are awarded along the way. Top cyclists such as Lance Armstrong and Eddy Merckx are also introduced....
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This title introduces readers to the job of stunt performer. A short history of the profession is included, and readers will learn about the different types of "gags" such as precision driving, high falls, fire stunts, crashing through glass, and taking a punch. Equipment needed to do the job right and to stay safe is discussed, such as helmets, harnesses, protective jackets, gloves, boots, PortaPits, gel and Nomex suits. The education and training...
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This title explores the history of the Indianapolis 500 automobile race. Readers will learn about important people in Indianapolis 500 history such as Carl Fisher. Readers will learn abut the race's track and how it is run, through four turns and straightaways. Readers will learn the rules of the race from time trials to vehicle requirements. Top drivers such as A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Mario Andretti are introduced, as are top cars Mercedes...
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This title explores the history of The National Championship Air Races. Readers will meet important people in Reno Air Races history such as Bill Stead. Readers will learn the seven classes of planes and the rules for each course, from qualifying heats to flying through the course pylons. Famous pilots and planes such as Rod Lewis and the Champion Seafury #232, Chuck Greenhill and the Super Seafury "Furias", and Jimmy Leeward and the Galloping Ghost...
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This title explores the history of the America's Cup yacht race. Readers will learn abut the race's course and how it is run, from the starting zone to the top gate. Readers will learn the rules of the race, including speed trial competitions, course boundaries, and penalties. Top captains such as John Cox Stevens, Charles Jackson Paine, J. Pierpont Morgan, and Harold S. Vanderbilt are introduced. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company....
8) Test Pilot
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This title introduces readers to the job of test pilot. A short history of the profession is included, as are test pilots such as the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Chuck Yeager, Neil Armstrong, and their contributions to aviation and aircraft advancement. Education and training needed to become a test pilot is covered, such as programs at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, United States Naval Test Pilot School, and the National Test Pilot...
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This title explores the history of the Kentucky Derby. Readers will meet important people in Kentucky Derby history such as Meriweather Lewis Clark, Jr. Readers will learn about the race's dirt track at historic Churchill Downs. Readers will learn the rules of the race from the Kentucky Derby Championship Series qualifying events to the finish line. Famous horses such as Aristides, Regret and Citation, Secretariat and Seattle Slew are introduced,...
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This title introduces readers to Freshwater Fishing. Readers will learn about the types of boats, tackle, and gear that are needed to reel in freshwater fish. Sought-after freshwater fish such as bass, walleye, trout, northern pike, muskellunge, catfish, crappie, sunfish, and perch are examined including how to locate them and which tackle works best with each fish's habitat, weight, and habits. Safety concerns such as weather and proper casting are...
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This title introduces readers to Saltwater Fishing. Readers will learn about the types of boats, tackle, and gear that are needed to pull game fish from ocean and sea. Sought-after game fish such as mackerel, barracuda, sea bass, snook, halibut, tripletail, cobia, flounder, bluefish, and salmon are examined including how to locate them and which tackle works best with each fish's weight and habits. Safety concerns such as weather and proper casting...
12) Ice Fishing
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This title introduces readers to Ice Fishing. Readers will learn about the types of tackle and gear that are needed to pull fish from under the ice. Sought-after game fish such as perch, crappie, bluegill, walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge are examined including how to locate them and which tackle works best with each fish's habitat, weight, and habits. Safety concerns such as ice thickness and hypothermia are also addressed. Xreme facts provide...
13) Fly Fishing
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This title introduces readers to Fly Fishing. Readers will learn about the types of rods, reels, and line that are needed to fly fish. Different types of flies are introduced, as is fly-fishing equipment such as waders, boots, floats, tubes and boats. Sought-after game fish such as trout, steelhead, salmon, tarpon, bonefish, and bass are examined including how to locate them and which fly tackle works best with each fish's weight and habits. Safety...
14) Spearfishing
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This title introduces readers to Spearfishing. Readers will learn about the types of gear that are needed to spear game fish such as pole and hand spears, pneumatic and band-powered spear guns, and the Hawaiian sling. Different types of spear fishing are examined such as scuba, ocean, freedive, and freshwater as are popular game fish such as grouper, tuna, mackerel, shark, and marlin. Safety concerns such as accidental discharge of a spear gun and...
15) Big Game Fishing
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This title introduces readers to Big Game Fishing. Readers will learn about the types of boats, tackle, and gear that are needed to reel in big game fish. Sought-after game fish such as Marlin, sailfish, and swordfish tuna sharks and tarpon are examined including how to locate them and which tackle works best with each fish's habitat, weight, and habits. Safety concerns such as weather and proper casting are also addressed. Xreme facts provide additional...
16) Rodeo Clown
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This title introduces readers to the job of rodeo clown. A short history of the profession is included, and readers will learn about the two types of rodeo clowns, traditional and bullfighter. Job duties such as entertaining the crowd, distracting bulls, and performing comedy sketches are examined. Equipment needed to do the job right is discussed, as are the education and training needed to become a rodeo clown. Xtreme facts provide additional information...
17) Water Parks
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This title introduces readers to Water Parks. A short history of water parks is included as are the components of effective water park design such as drop, curve, gravity, friction, and lubrication, and safety features. Notable water parks from around the world are examined including Noah's Ark, World Waterpark, Aldeia das Aguas Park Resort, Tropical Islands, and Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach. Elements of a waterpark are highlighted, such as...
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This title introduces readers to Personal Watercraft. Different types of Personal Watercraft are examined, as are their parts and how they operate. A short history of the sport is included, as is a discussion of its risks and appropriate safety equipment. Competitive events such as Watercross, Freeriding, and Super Course are explained, including rules and judging. Xtreme facts provide additional information on this exciting sport. Aligned to Common...
19) Aqua Sports
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This title introduces readers to Aqua Sports. Readers will learn the requirements for aqua sports success, such as practice, balance, strength, and the ability to swim. Crafts are discussed, such as the Aquaflyer, Jetlev-Flyer, Jetovator, Flyboard and Power Board, as are the skills needed to participate in each. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these exciting sports. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
20) Search & Rescue
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This title introduces readers to the job of search and rescue. A short history of the profession is included, and various search and rescue jobs are examined such as air-sea, mountain, cave, flood, urban, wilderness, and canine. Education and training needed to become a search and rescue team member is covered, such as programs at the National Association for Search and Rescue and Community Emergency Response Team programs. Xtreme facts provide additional...
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