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BASE jumping / by Kelley, K. C.(CARDINAL)461833;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Provides an overview of the extreme sport by discussing its history, necessary equipment, and basic logistics, and presents stories about its most astonishing records.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Parachuting;
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BASE jumping / by Cohn, Jessica.(CARDINAL)484804;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.BASE Jumping is the ultimate adrenaline rush. Leaping off a bridge or cliff with nothing but a parachute is thrilling, but a risk few are willing to take. Readers will dive headfirst into the world of BASE jumping through exciting and engaging text. Find out what surfaces BASE jumpers jump off of, and what risks they take for a thrill. Full-color photographs show the gravity-defying feats of BASE jumping while educating readers on the science of the sport. Interactive challenges to encourage exercise of both body and mind are also provided. Age Appropriate and Achievable Content, Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Web Sites456920LAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Jumping; Extreme sports;
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Base jumping / by Savon, Eric Raymond,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Get a rush with this title for high school readers about BASE jumping, the extreme sport of leaping off fixed objects with a parachute. Includes skills and equipment needed, a glossary, index, and further resources"--Ages 12-15Grades 7-9
Subjects: BASE jumping;
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BASE jumping / by Doeden, Matt,author.(CARDINAL)352519;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Leap of faith -- How to jump -- Skills and safety -- Amazing jumps."Get your heart racing with BASE jumping, the extreme sport of leaping off fixed objects with a parachute. Struggling and reluctant readers will discover the skills and equipment needed to land safely. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index"--Ages 8-12Grades 4-6560L
Subjects: BASE jumping;
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Base jumping / by Hamilton, Sue L.,1959-(CARDINAL)364736;
MARCIVE 1/04/11BASE jumping -- Where to jump -- History -- Gear -- Worldwide jumps -- Sport or stunt?Base Jumping takes action images and combines them with sports information, written in short, simple wording. From the crazy locations to the gear needed, kids will be captivated by this extreme sport. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge of the sport.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Jumping;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Extreme BASE jumping / by Loh-Hagan, Virginia,author.(CARDINAL)617541;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Anything is possible! -- More than skydiving! -- Jumping from buildings and antennas -- Jumping from spans and earth -- Challenges -- Did you know? -- Consider this! -- Learn more -- Glossary -- Index -- About the author.Introduces the daring sport of BASE jumping, including equipment, tricks, challenges, dangers, and famous BASE jumpers.460LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: ESPN X-Games; BASE jumping; Extreme sports;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Bird dream : adventures at the extremes of human flight / by Higgins, Matt.(CARDINAL)550875;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part 1. Takeoff -- Part 2. Flight -- Part 3. Landing.A heart-stopping narrative of risk and courage, Bird Dream tells the story of the remarkable men and women who pioneered the latest advances in aerial exploration--from skydiving to BASE jumping to wingsuit flying--and made history with their daring.
Subjects: BASE jumping.; Skydiving.;
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Sunshine superman [videorecording] / by Strauch, Marah,film director,producer,screenwriter.; Bruggemann, Eric,film producer.; Boenish, Carl,performer.; Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher,distributor.(CARDINAL)300206; Video Services Corp (Firm),publisher.;
Cinematographers, Nico Poulsson, Vasco Nunes; editors, Marah Strauch, Eric Bruggemann; music composed by Kaada.Carl Boenish.Carl Boenish is the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular and dangerous feats of foot-launched human flight. Experience his jaw-dropping journey in life and love, to the pinnacle of his achievements when he and wife Jean broke the BASE jumping Guinness World Record in 1984. Incredibly, within days, triumph was followed by disaster.Rating: PG; for thematic elements, some language, smoking, and a brief nude image.DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Boenish, Carl.; BASE jumping.; Daredevils; Skydivers;
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Valley uprising [videorecording] : Yosemite's rock climbing revolution / by Cole, Bryan.; Denny, Glen.(CARDINAL)556911; Lowell, Josh.; Meyers, George.; Mortimer, Peter,1974-; Mundel, Nat.; Ramage, Katie.; Rosen, Nick,1974-; Sarsgaard, Peter.(CARDINAL)847505; Big Up Productions (Firm); Clif Bar Inc.(CARDINAL)468395; North Face (Firm); Sender Films Production.;
Edited by Josh Lowell ; photography , Glen Denny, Tom Frost, George Meyers ; executive producers Nat Mundel, Katie Ramage, Bryan Cole.Narrated by Peter Sarsgaard ; Steve Roper, Doug Robinson, Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, Joe Fitschen, Tom Frost, Chuck Pratt, Glen Denny, Rich Calderwood, Liz Robbins, Warren Harding, T. M. Herbert, Allen Steck, George Whitmore, Roger Derryberry, Dean Caldwell, Don Lauria, John Long, Jim Bridwell, Ron Kauk, Dean Fidelman, Lynn Hill, Dale Bard, Ken Yager, Mike Graham, Rick Cashner, Mark Chapman, John Bachar, Ammon McNeely, Leo Houlding, Steph Davis, Cedar Wright, Tommy Caldwell, Kate Rutherford, Corbin Usinger, Dean Potter, Alex Honnold, Aaron Jones, Renan Ozturk, Dan Duane, Conrad Anker, Beryl Knauth, Jesse McGahey, Chongo Chuck, Chris McNamara,"In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the limits of climbing, vying amongst each other for supremacy on Yosemite's cliffs. "Valley Uprising" is the riveting, unforgettable tale of this bold rock climbing tradition in Yosemite National Park: half a century of struggle against the laws of gravity -- and the laws of the land."--Written by Sender Films.
Subjects: Feature films.; Films for the hearing impaired.; BASE jumping; Documentary films.; Rock climbing;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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I made a mistake : based on a jump rope rhyme / by Nerlove, Miriam.(CARDINAL)741352;
A little girl's blunderings surprise a number of animals.
Subjects: Jump rope rhymes.; American poetry; Children's poetry, American.; Jump rope rhymes;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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