Motocross Racing (Blazers: Dirt Bike World) - Hardcover

Thomas K. Adamson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1429650184 ISBN 13: 9781429650182

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2010

Synopsis

With jaw-dropping jumps and tight turns, a motocross course can look nearly impossible to get through. But for these steel-nerved riders, it’s all in a day’s work. Find out how the sport that shaped the modern dirt bike still keeps fans on their feet after almost 100 years.

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About the Author

Thomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone.

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-7-This set focuses on extreme sports, covering history, gear, events, and famous athletes. Each book begins with an account of a gold-winning performance. Graphics and color photos help convey each sport's difficulty and appeal. BMX Racing notes that Olympic races usually finish in 40 seconds or less. Motocross Racing mentions Ricky Carmichael, who completed perfect racing seasons in 2002 and 2004. In Skateboarding Street Style, text and photos capture Nyjah Huston's impressive gold medal-winning performance at the 2014 X Games, but the safety-minded caption advises readers to "protect your head!" and explains that though "professionals often wear hats during street style events, helmets are strongly recommended." VERDICT This effective series capably sums up the appeal of these popular sports.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1429650184
• ISBN 13: 9781429650182
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32