Extreme Sports Snowboard - Extreme Sports Author:Joy Masoff Just in time for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, National Geographic introduces a brash, bold new series on extreme sports, a subject of high appeal and growing interest to today's kids. Starting with Ski! and Snowboard!, the series gives young adventurers an informative, up-close look at sports that push human limits. Actio... more »n-packed visuals and cool, fact-filled text let kids experience vicariously all the thrills and spine-tingling risks of participating in X-sports. From piping and speed boarding to skiing the steepest couloirs, readers will explore different varieties of each sport, learn its special moves, and see what the life of a competitor is like in a fast, fun introduction that will whet their appetites for more! Each volume is packed with fun facts and details.
Spectacular photographs capture all the action and allure
Fun-to-read text filled with hip terms and insider lingo
Simple drawings teach special moves and techniques