High Interest Books Offer the Techniques and Tricks of Each of These Exciting Extreme Sports The so-called unconventional sports that include in-line skating, snowboarding, and rock sport climbing are in the mainstream today. They are radical sports that have captured the imaginations of millions of middle schoolers and teens nationwide, and now many millions of sports fans are outside jumping curbs, riding berms, and chugging up mountain trails. Rad Sports is a "how-to" sports series specially designed for beginners in each of six sports. The basics are explained so that beginners can learn good, safe habits now rather than trying to correct bad habits later. In-depth descriptions of each sport--including step-by-step photo sequences of techniques and tricks, sporting rules, and the proper safety gear to wear--make these books indispensable tools for novice middle school sports enthusiasts. Kick scooters are the newest rad sport, but they have not lost their initial fad luster. This comes from scooter riders' ability to perform great tricks This books teaches how to ride a scooter, what to look for when buying a scooter, and how to hit some of the best-looking tricks in all of rad sports.

ISBN-13: 9780823938469 ISBN-10: 0823938468 Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group Publish Date: January 2003 Page Count: 48 Reading Level: Ages 10-13 Related Categories Books > Sports & Recreation > Cycling - General