Discusses the elements of the sport of snowboarding that take it to the extreme in snowy halfpipes. Reviews some of the safety issues involved with the sport.
Extreme snowboarders have mastered every kind of terrain, from natural gullies to the halfpipe. One of the world's fastest-growing sports, snowboarding has even become an Olympic sport! Kids will get a thrill reading about* different styles of riding* types of competition* today's top pros
High interest, edgy activities fill the pages of Nailed It! Extreme Snowboarding. The carefully written, considerate text will hold the readers' interest and allow for successful mastery and comprehension. Written in the high-low format, this series has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Extreme Snowboarding presents the thrills and spills of this most intriguing extreme sport. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.
Snowboarders blaze down a hill. They spin, flip, and dodge obstacles before crossing the finish line. Readers will learn all about snowboarding and how to train for an extreme contest!
Introduces some of the world's most extreme athletes, including a brother duo of desert marathoners, a disability team of off-road automobile racers, and a world record-holding long-distance cyclist.