From the series Extreme Sports
BMX Freestyle
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2016
Reviewed
From the series Extreme Sports
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2016
ReviewedA sport created with racing in mind evolved into what we now know as BMX freestyle. Now more durable and sturdy, these bikes can support an ambitious biker. With spinning handlebars and pegs for fancy footwork, these athletes will surely impress. Ride along in this active title for reluctant readers.
Fantastic photos and simple, easy-to-understand facts bring extreme sports to life for young readers. Adults will be pleased to see each volume begins with a warning about the hazards of extreme sports. Children will enjoy learning about the history, gear, and innovations of each. Particularly of interest was Rally Car Racing, which is underrepresented in nonfiction for young readers. Attention to the challenging mental aspect of rally car racing shows how different the sport is from the more mainstream NASCAR racing. VERDICT Great photos and the early reader-style text make this a strong contender for shelf space.
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