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WHOOSH! Nothing gets fans' hearts racing more than an extreme athlete launching high into the air or zipping along on the track--except when that big stunt sets a new record! Behind every big-time record is a dramatic story of how an extreme athlete achieved greatness in their sport. From the greatest rock-climbing records to the most awe-inspiring aerial stunts, here are record-setting moments that will keep extreme sports fans turning the page for more.

Football is a game of touchdowns and fumbles, first downs and failures, wins and losses. Check out the very best and worst that football has to offer with Football's Best and Worst.

Baseball is a game of hits and misses, homers and strikeouts, wins and losses. Check out the very best and worst that baseball has to offer with Baseball's Best and Worst.

Explore the breathtaking sport of base jumping! Learn about base jumping, how it started, equipment needed and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other aerial sports, and find out how athletes practise their skills and experience thrills in nature.

"Ride a wave and check out the wild world of surfing! Learn about surfing, how it developed, equipment needed and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other water sports and learn how athletes practise their skills and experience thrills in nature"--Publisher's desvcription.