Incredibly Insane Sports

Library Set List: $207.66 / S&L: $155.76

Reading Level: 4-6

Interest Level: 4-6

Product type: Library Set

ISBN: 978-1-4339-8842-4

Language: English

Pages: 48

Trim: 8" x 10"

Subject: Sports

BISAC: JNF054000

Glossary • Index • Detailed Table of Contents • Fact Boxes • For Further Information Section

Readers explore the wildly entertaining natural forces at play in some of the most dangerous sports on the planet. The high-flying rush of BASE jumping and the thrill of road cycling are only a few of the adrenaline inducing sports that readers looking for adventure will discover. Full-color photographs show the gravity-defying feats of free running and the man-against-nature brutality of the rodeo, while educating readers on the science behind these incredible spectacles. Each book also provides interactive challenges to encourage the exercise of both body and mind. This series will make the stories of the most daring athletes on Earth come to life as they conquer the forces of nature.
• High-interest topic attracts reluctant readers
• Full-color photographs capture each sport's breathtaking views
• Interactive challenges enhance subject matter

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Series Review: Incredibly Insane Sports

Centered around a theme of action-packed sports (some of which could be dangerous without proper precaution), these volumes draw upon science principles and introduce new vocabulary as well as information. Because many readers will not have experienced many of these sports, each title begins with a quick overview. Test It! text boxes mention a science principle and suggest simple experiments. For example, in Mountain Climbing, one sidebar explains how to determine the slope of a mountain using a protractor. Black-and-white photos, reproductions, and color action shots illustrate the spreads. Those that focus on language and jargon introduce popular phrases from each sport (short language quizzes help readers look for meaning in context), and final pages deliver charts and information about rick-taking stars. Children can expand their knowledge in these little-known areas by using this set.

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