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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > General
This exciting book introduces readers to snowmobiling, including
its history and growth, rules and events, and the equipment
athletes need. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired
with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and
accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts,
sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list
of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading
levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with
interest levels of grades 3-7.
Calling wild girls everywhere! Helen Skelton – adventurer, world-record breaker and TV presenter – brings you her inspirational guide to getting outdoors and having incredible adventures.
From kayaking the length of the Amazon to cycling to the South Pole and running an ultra-marathon across the Namib desert, the Blue Peter and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has taken on record-breaking feats of endurance and shown that adventures definitely are for girls.
Helen shares six stories of her most daring adventures across some of the world's most extreme wildernesses, explaining how she embraced her fears and found the positives in the toughest situations. Alongside her inspirational tales are ideas for where readers can find their own wild adventures closer to home and accounts of the real-life wild girls who inspire her.
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