From the series Extreme Sports
Motocross 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
ReviewedThis action-packed sport allows for creativity and skill to come together. Motocross freestyle focuses on the style of these athletes and what they can achieve while flying through the air. Whether it’s superman grabs or backflips, these riders are true athletes. Struggling readers will take their hands off the brakes in this adrenaline-pumping title!
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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