In Kingda Ka Roller Coaster, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this breathtaking engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this record-breaking roller coaster. An infographic illustrates how the roller coaster works, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Kingda Ka Roller Coaster using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Kingda Ka Roller Coaster also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Beauty and power - that's what makes figure skating so special. Skaters perform incredible leaps and turns, combining the elegance of dance with the power of gymnastics. No wonder figure skating is one of the most popular sports at the Winter Olympics. This wonderful book will explain how skaters train, and what they do to achieve their fantastic jumps and spins. It will show you what to look for in a performance and profile some of the many figure skaters who have become global celebrities.
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.
Could you jump through fire or pull a truck with just a rope? These and more amazing feats are covered along with a story, Feat of Endurance, which explores the crazy things some people will do just to be famous.
Goop Gopherman, who has just won the Cy Young award for baseball pitching, confesses to his teammates and reporters how he became a star pitcher in the seventh grade, with a little luck and hard work, and the use of a secret invention.
Bret, Marty, Dwight, and the other members of the Dodgers Little League baseball team are angry and want to get even with their arch rivals, the Pirates.
After Carlos and his family move from the Dominican Republic to Chicago, Carlos finds himself missing his old friends and country, but a meeting with his hero, Sammy Sosa, changes his life forever.
Cody finds himself in danger when he receives a note that warns him of bad luck on his big bike ride. He has to find out who's behind the note and why he is the target.
While playing a soccer video game, Renny finds himself suddenly transported to a World Cup practice field, where someone is trying to sabotage the U.S. team. How can Renny help find who is to blame before disaster strikes the team?
When Jared's starting soccer position is threatened by a new player, will he get his act together in time to save his reputation as top scorer?
David and his family meet William Henry Lewis, an African American football hero who travels to the future with them when he's injured.
Introduces cave geology and discusses spelunking, the sport of cave exploration through an adventure for survival in an underground cave.
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.
Experience the author's personal account of a daring climb after first reading about climbing basics, safety, and famous climbers.
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.
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.
Discusses the sport of snowboarding, including gear, tricks, and famous snowboarders.
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.
Meet eight of the greatest teams in sports history--some underdogs, some powerhouses--all working together to win.
Presents a history of aeronautical sports, including ballooning, skydiving, airplane racing, flying circuses, and military dogfights.
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.
Find out how host cities are chosen, how politics, drug use, and terrorism affect the Games and what the future holds for the Olympics.
The invention of the wheel changed the way we moved and made exciting toys possible for children. This book discusses the history, creativity, and fascination of toys made with wheels.
This fictionalized biography describes the life and athletic accomplishments of the track athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics, and includes a brief history of the Olympic games.
Offers step-by-step instructions for performing various magic tricks and includes tips for putting on a magic show.
