Frank Carlson Library

Describes the history, equipment, and contemporary practice of bicycle stunt riding.

This book profiles Dave Mirra, a native New Yorker and a bicycle motocross champion, focusing on the tricks and stunts he performs at the X-Games and other competitions.

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....

Biography of snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis for young readers.

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.

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!

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....

Did you know that snowboards are long, flat boards with straps to hold people in place? Pro snowboarders use many kinds of snowboards. Learn more about this extreme sport in Snowboarding, an Extreme Sports book.

"Surfers ride their surfboards on the crest of waves. As the waves carry the surfers toward the shore, surfers use the wave to gain speed and perform tricks" -- Cover verso.

American professional surfer, Kelly Slater has been crowned ASP World Champion a record 11 times. He is both the youngest and oldest to win the title, at ages 20 and 39. He is considered a star on the waves, but has also had a career in Hollywood. He's appeared in several movies, television shows, and is an author. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.