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Ocean Diving: Traveling Through Inner Space

W. Wright Robinson (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848906

From scuba diving to submersibles, this book explains how humans explore ocean depths.

Kayaking: Riding the Rapids

Sarah Beurskens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848784

White-water adventure stories offer an introduction to the sport of kayaking.

In-Line Skating

Gail Blasser Riley (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848746

Describes the history, equipment, techniques, types, and safety factors of in-line skating.

Speed

David Orme (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613845707

How fast can we go on land? On water? In the air? In space? Are there impossible speed barriers? In "All About Speed," a rally driving lesson suddenly becomes very exciting.

Football's Fallen Hero: The Jack Trice Story

Steven L. Jones (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848654

Recounts the struggles and triumphs of Jack Trice, the first African American to play football for Iowa State, who died in 1923 of injuries received on the field.

Rock Climbing

Mike Graf (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613849026

Experience the author's personal account of a daring climb after first reading about climbing basics, safety, and famous climbers.

Mountain Climbing: Scaling the Heights

Monica Devine (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848845

Provides factual information about climbing Mt. McKinley based on the fictional story of a sixteen-year-old boy and his adventure climbing the tallest mountain in North America.

Great Moments at the Olympics

Joanne Mattern, James Mattern (authors)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848708

Describes some of the greatest moments in the history of the Olympic games, including record-breaking performances, unexpected victories, and inspirational performances by athletes struggling against difficult odds.

Snowboarding

Gail Blasser Riley (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613849057

Discusses the sport of snowboarding, including gear, tricks, and famous snowboarders.

Courageous Comebacks: Athletes Who Defied the Odds

Joanne Mattern, James Mattern (authors)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848562

Recounts the struggles and triumphs of nine athletes who have battled illness, accidents, and other disasters on their way to success in their sports, including Lance Armstrong, Gail Devers, and Babe Didrikson Zaharias.

Teamwork: Working Together to Win

Joanne Mattern, James Mattern (authors)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613849095

Meet eight of the greatest teams in sports history--some underdogs, some powerhouses--all working together to win.

Air Devils: Sky Racers, Sky Divers, and Stunt Pilots

Ellen Hopkins (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848289

Presents a history of aeronautical sports, including ballooning, skydiving, airplane racing, flying circuses, and military dogfights.

Breaking Barriers: Athletes Who Led the Way

Joanne Mattern, James Mattern (authors)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848470

Recounts the struggles and triumphs of athletes who have helped to open their sports to participants who are African American or women, or who have disabilities, including Jackie Robinson, Billie Jean King, and Jim Abbott.

Behind the Scenes at the Olympics

Joanne Mattern, James Mattern (authors)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848449

Find out how host cities are chosen, how politics, drug use, and terrorism affect the Games and what the future holds for the Olympics.