Extreme sports athletes push the limits of athletic achievement, with daring stunts and adventurous pursuits. This series uses narrative nonfiction to explore eight adrenaline-pumping sports with gripping real-world stories. Each book dives into an extreme sport, covering its history, gear, competitions, and notable athletes. Exciting images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.