Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to cruisers. Readers will learn what a cruiser is and about the history of cruisers. Cruiser components are discussed, including the engine, chassis, tires, wheels, and brakes. Events such as touring and rallies are also covered. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future cruisers excited...

For many rodeo fans, Bull riding is their favorite event. It is the most dangerous and exciting. To win this wild contest, cowboys must use evrthing they have to stay on the bull for eight breathtaking seconds.

Welcome to Vermont, the Green Mountain State. Readers explore the Green Mountains, attend a Vermont Lake Monsters baseball game, visit the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, and more.

Welcome to Connecticut, the Constitution State. Ride the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, uncover tracks at the Dinosaur State Park, visit Mystic Seaport, and more.

Welcome to Pennsylvania, the Keystone State. Readers explore the Appalachian Mountains, attend a Philadelphia Eagles football game, discover history at Valley Forge National Historical Park, and more.

Welcome to Idaho, the Gem State. Go swimming at Coeur d'Alene Lake, hike through Yellowstone National Park, explore ancient volcanic lava flows at the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, and ski at Sun Valley.

Welcome to Kentucky, the Bluegrass State. Listen to bluegrass music at the River Of Music Party Festival, explore caves at Mammoth Cave National Park, watch the Kentucky Derby, visit the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and more.

Welcome to Florida, the Sunshine State. Enjoy the Calle Ocho Latin street festival, explore Everglades National Park, ride roller coasters at Walt Disney World, attend the Orange Bowl, and more.

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the International Space Station, NASA's science lab in space. Important details include space station history, planning and international cooperation, construction of the ISS, modules, solar arrays, and daily life aboard the space station. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Welcome to Ohio, the Buckeye State. Readers explore the National Museum of the United States Air Force, tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, attend a Cincinnati Reds baseball game, and more.