Description Experience the thrill and adventure of extreme sports like never before! Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction action sports series examines adrenaline-pumping disciplines such as BASE jumping, big wave surfing, cave diving, and the world of full-contact mixed martial arts. The origins, growth, controversies, and star athletes of each sport are profiled. Could you ride a towering wave? Imagine the water beneath your board. The swell growing larger and larger. Then, as the wave breaks, you carve down its face. Big wave surfing is an exhilarating ride, filled with excitement, adventure, and no shortage of dangers. High school readers get detailed knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to succeed at this extreme sport. Action-packed photography and dynamic sidebars make for engrossing reading. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and suggested resources.