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Start your engines and get in gear! On race days, drag racers zoom down the track. Smoke and flames pour out the back of their cars as they speed toward the finish line at 330 miles (480 km) per hour. Get an inside look into the world of drag racing. Learn about the history of the sport, what a typical race day looks like, who the hottest racers are, and more.

Did you know that pro surfers still use moves from many years ago? People use surfboards to ride on top of waves. Learn more about this extreme sport in Surfing, an Extreme Sports book.

Crunch! Monster trucks can crush cars with ease! This title for beginning readers introduces basic facts about these mighty machines through simple, predictable text and colorful photos. Features point out monster truck parts and tricks to support the text. This low-level title is sure to boost young students as they begin to read independently!

The stakes are extreme in the second book of Jeff Chen’s futuristic, action-packed Ultraball series. Win-or-lose turns into life-or-death in this thrilling middle grade adventure tailor-made for sports and sci-fi fans.Strike and the Miners are hungrier than ever for a championship after losing yet another Ultrabowl. When they suffer a shocking defeat in their season opener, Strike knows that something is off with his game, but the secret hampering his play is too large to reveal.If he can’t perform at the highest level, what chances do the Miners have against the unstoppable Neutrons?Worse yet, his powerful enemy, Raiden Zuna, knows Strike is hiding something. Zuna offers to help, and Strike is tempted—but the information Zuna wants in return threatens Strike’s friend Boom, as well as the growing Dark Side resistance. When rumors surface about Zuna’s mysterious grand plan, code-named Operation Deathstrike, Strike’s choice could have consequences he never anticipated.Even as the Ultraball games ratchet up in intensity, with teams using explosive new tactics to reach the Ultrabowl, Strike has bigger decisions to make if he wants to keep his teammates—and the moon—safe.With a shadowy enemy closing in and a rebellion on the line, can one quarterback make the right choice when every option is a betrayal?- Futuristic Sports Action: Experience the bone-crushing intensity of Ultraball, where armored players battle for a championship and mecha suit tactics decide who survives.- A Hero with a Secret: Star quarterback Strike is hiding a career-ending secret, and his game is suffering. If he can’t find a solution, the Miners’ season is over.- A Dangerous Enemy: The ruthless Raiden Zuna knows Strike is vulnerable and makes an offer he can’t refuse—one that could betray his friend Boom and the entire resistance.- A Dystopian Conspiracy: Uncover the truth behind the mysterious "Operation Deathstrike" as Strike realizes the fate of his teammates, and the entire moon, is in his hands.

On race days, Indy car racers zoom down the track. The drivers attempt to squeeze past each other as they speed toward the finish line at 230 miles (370 km) per hour. Get an inside look into the world of Indy car racing. How did Indy car racing begin? Who are some of the most famous racers? Find out in this exciting look at the sport, with thrilling facts and photos that put readers in the middle of the racing action.

Women athletes go the distance in this text's exploration of supergirls who cycle. These world-class athletes are in races that span from just a few miles to over 4,000 miles. It's important they stay physically and mentally fit to do so. Readers can explore the stories of women athletes who have shaped these cycling sports. Readers also learn about experiencing the sports for themselves, whether as a hobby or as a new career. Engaging text and full-color photographs transport the reader from the page to the road.