Extreme Sports
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2025
Reviewed
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2025
ReviewedHow do skateboarders use physics to do flips in the air? Why are BMX racing bikes made with lightweight metal? Each book in Extreme Sports highlights a different adrenaline-packed sport and the STEM concepts that help these athletes succeed. Each title includes a STEM Take a Look! infographic, sidebars, a glossary, a table of contents, an index, and an activity. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text and aid readers’ comprehension.
This reviewer evaluated Skateboarding and Skydiving. Each book in the series features a different extreme sport and examines the physics behind it. Colorful photographs are the main focus while the descriptions on each page are digestible for reluctant readers. Three chapters focus on the sports themselves, and the back matter includes STEM activities, a glossary, index, and a list of resources to learn more. THOUGHTS: Share these books with students who are interested in science and sports who may want to refine their skills or see “how it works.”
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