Download or read book BMX Vert written by Patrick G. Cain and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Did you know that the top BMX vert riders can race up and down ramps to show off awesome stunts like no-handed 900° aerial spins? They can rotate their bikes two and a half times while airborne. They do moves such as cliffhangers and tailwhips, wowing fans and judges alike.
Download or read book Skateboarding Vert written by Patrick G. Cain and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that pro vert skateboarders speed up half-pipe ramps to catch incredible air? They do awesome tricks such as backside kick turns, grabs, and airwalks. Some vert skaters do eye-popping aerial spins, rotating one, two, even three times while airborne!
Download or read book BMX Street written by Patrick G. Cain and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant 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.
Download or read book Lifestyle Sports and Identities written by Tyler Dupont and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines how different stages of adult life affect participation in lifestyle sports and in the construction of identity. Drawing on multi-disciplinary perspectives, it explores how gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and location, in conjunction with age and stage in career, affect lifestyle sport practices and meanings. Tracing engagement with lifestyle sport across the lifecourse, from young adult to older age, the book examines the concepts of authenticity and identity in subcultural and alternative sports, exploring how individuals develop lifestyle sport identities, maintain authentic identities, and how they manage those identities as older adults. It presents a range of fascinating, cutting-edge case studies from around the world, covering sports as diverse as climbing, surfing, mountain biking, skateboarding and roller derby, and considers key contemporary issues such as professionalisation, sports labor, and digital technology. It also highlights political tensions and shifts that shape the identities of lifestyle sport communities. This is essential reading for anybody with a serious interest in alternative or lifestyle sports, the relationships between sport and wider society, or the development of subcultures and cultural identity.
Download or read book BMX Trix Techniques for the Park and Street written by Tony Donaldson and published by . This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since emerging in the late 1960s, BMX has diversified into four disciplines: vert (ramp riding and dirt jumps), street, freestyle (flatland), and, of course, the sport that started it all and gave the bikes their name-bicycle motocross, or racing.BMX Trix & Techniques for the Park & Street schools old dogs and newbies alike with all the techniques they need to partake in the gnarliest tricks seen on skateparks, parking lots, sidewalks, and library steps across the country. Step-by-step photo sequences with Mike Day, Kyle Huber, Todd Anderson, and other top riders are accompanied by concise captions that break down and illustrate the techniques featured. Riders will learn tricks and moves designed for everyone from beginners to experienced riders.About the AuthorBMX Track and BMX Park & Street are written and photographed by veteran rider and photographer Tony Donaldson, whose photography (www.tdphoto.com) has appeared in the likes of ESPN the Magazine and Sports Illustrated for Kids, and in print advertisements for several top shoe, clothing, and bicycle companies. An avid mountain biker, BMXer, and skateboarder, Donaldson also works in the realm of digital video and is the co-author of MBI's The World of BMX. He lives in the Los Angeles area.
Download or read book For Extreme Sports Crazy Boys Only written by John Coy and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From parkour to extreme pogo, here is everything you want to know about extreme sports"--Back cover.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports written by Kelly Boyer Sagert and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students and extreme sport enthusiasts will not only learn about the sports themselves, but also about the techniques, innovations, engineering, and physics behind them. How do ice yachters achieve speeds of up to 150 MPH? What does take to become a pro snowboarder? Other parts of the encyclopedia highlight key areas of study, such as extreme sports and the media, the controversies surrounding, and the impact of extreme sports on our culture. A resource guide of print and electronic sources, competitions, organizations offers students an insider's guide to all things extreme. Inside readers will discover BASE (Building, Antenna tower, Span, Earth) Jumping. What's more dangerous than leaping off of a tall building? Jumping off a structure that's much closer to the ground, and that's exactly what many BASE jumpers regularly do. The risks include malfunctioning parachutes, landing on rocks, into electrical wires and more. Readers will learn about Bhang Gliding, where experienced pilots perform full barrel rolls, inverted maneuvers and other stunt flying moves. It is no longer unusual for an experienced hang glider to travel 200 miles or reach altitudes above 10,000 feet. Coverage also includes information on caving, which involves exploring caves that travel deep into the earth, moutain biking, and many other sports.
Download or read book The Skateboarding Art written by Tait Colberg and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-10-29 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a celebration of skateboard graphics or photography and videos, more than a personal memoir of one life on four wheels, this book argues that riding a skateboard is an art form of the same kind and stature as the traditional visual and performance arts. Like a paintbrush or a musical instrument, the skateboard has become a tool of limitless creative possibilities. Not a sport, often a crime, and for many a broader lifestyle, skateboarding transforms mundane travel and neglected spaces into extraordinary experiences and spectacles. Mullen, Gonzales, Hawk, and others count among its Masters.
Download or read book BMX Vert written by Patrick G. Cain and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that the top BMX vert riders can race up and down ramps to show off awesome stunts like no-handed 900 aerial spins? They can rotate their bikes two and a half times while airborne. They do moves such as cliffhangers and tailwhips, wowing fans and judges alike.Enter the Extreme Summer Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to BMX vert. You'll learn:• How early vert riders practiced in empty swimming pools.• What awesome moves you might see pros doing at competitions.• How to stay safe while riding BMX vert.• Where to watch the top BMX vert riders compete against each other.Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Download or read book Scholastic Year in Sports 2019 written by James Buckley Jr. and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have guidebook for young sports fans is back for its 10th edition with the latest news and features on the top athletes and sports moments from the past year. A thrilling look at the past year for sports fans of all ages!Scholastic's annual Year in Sports celebrates its 10th edition with a brand new 2019 release. The exciting coverage of this year's sporting events features colorful photographs from right in the action, completely updated facts and stats, plus special features on the 2018 Winter Olympics and more. Read about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends. Featuring all your favorite stars in baseball, basketball, football, and more, this book is perfect for sports newbies, as well as the most devoted fans.
Download or read book Famous Firsts written by Natalie Rompella and published by Lobster Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the people that were inspired to try something new and how it became an American sport.
Download or read book BMX written by John Hamilton and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to BMX bicycling. Readers will learn the history of bicycle motocross and about BMX bicycles, including the frames, wheels, cranks, seats, brakes, and sprockets. Clothing and gear is discussed, as is safety equipment such as helmets, pads, gloves, and shoes. National Bicycle League and American Bicycle Association competitions are examined including track specifications and rules, as are BMX styles such as flatland freestyle, vert freestyle, and BMX freestyle. Tricks such as Bunny Hop, Can Can, barspins, and wheelies are also covered. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future BMX riders excited about Action Sports! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Scholastic Year in Sports 2012 written by James Buckley, Jr. and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gives you an in-depth look at all of the hottest stars and most memorable moments from the past sports season"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book The Catalog Book INTL written by Judy Shepard and published by Visual Reference Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalogs, direct mail, and e-commerce websites are selling more products than ever before--more than $120 billion in sales annually. How can designers make their catalogs stand out from all the many, many others out there? "The Catalog Book" showcases an incredible selection of outstanding and innovative catalogs, direct mail pieces, and e-commerce sites that lead the pack in successfully projecting a brand image and selling merchandise. Full-color pictures plus brief, insightful commentary tell the story of great design and great marketing. Whether the client is selling electronics or earrings, sportswear or salami, "The Catalog" "Book" is the complete guide to creating cutting-edge catalogs that make a compelling statement to the consumer. * A must-have for designers who want to move merchandise and build brand image * The latest, most innovative catalogs, direct mail pieces, and e-commerce websites * Full-color pictures plus insightful commentary from a direct-mail expert
Download or read book Scholastic Year in Sports 2018 written by James Buckley Jr. and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring the top athletes and sports moments from the past year, this is the must-have guidebook for any young sports fan! For sports fans of all ages!The brand new 2018 edition of Scholastic's annual Year in Sports features full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, and a colorful interior design. Read about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends from the major and secondary sports. Featuring all your favorite stars in baseball, basketball, football, and more, this book is perfect for sports newbies, as well as the most devoted fans.
Download or read book The Sports Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sports Book features the largest and most diverse range of sports of any comparable book--more than 200 in all--from basketball to bobsledding, karate to korfball, and synchronized swimming to ski-jumping. This up-to-date and authoritative guide presents information sourced from leading experts and sports governing bodies around the world to give you the most comprehensive book on sports to ever hit the market.
Download or read book Scholastic Year in Sports 2016 written by James Buckley Jr. and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring the latest and greatest superstars, this is a must-have guide for sports fans of all ages! For sports fans everywhere, the 2016 edition of Year in Sports features full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, and a colorful interior design. Featuring info about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends from the major and secondary sports. Including your favorite stars like LeBron James, JJ Watt, Clayton Kershaw, Serena Williams, Lionel Messi, and McKayla Maroney, SCHOLASTIC YEAR IN SPORTS 2016 is perfect for sports beginners, as well as the most devoted of fans.
