Thrill Seekers: 15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports
Autor Ann McCallum Staatsen Limba Engleză Paperback – 16 ian 2024 – vârsta ani
"Ann McCallum Staats has written an uplifting book profiling a handful of extraordinary women whose example proves that nothing can or should hold women back. These women push the boundaries of what was believed possible, achieving the impossible." --Milbry Polk, author of Women of Discovery, and member of the Explorers Club board of directors
Encompassing a diverse selection of women in extreme and unique sports, this book shares the stories of bold and daring thrill-seekers
What is the allure of the extreme? Who are the women who seek out and excel at sports outside the conventional, such as cave diving, wingsuit flying, or Formula 1 racing?
This collection of adventure dynamos is as fascinating as it is empowering. Thrill Seekers introduces readers to a diverse and fascinating selection of women whose determination, grit, and courage have propelled each of them into a life far from the sidelines.
Each chapter introduces readers to modern role models and leaders, change-makers who opt into a life of risk--but one of astonishing rewards.
Inspire young people to approach life with the same bold resolve.
Women of Power. Bold books to inspire bold moves.
Thrill Seekers is the debut title in the new Women of Power series. Women of Power is a timely, inclusive, international, modern biography series that profiles 15 diverse, modern women who are changing the world in their field while empowering others to follow their dreams.
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Specificații
Pagini: 224
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.32 kg
Editura: Chicago Review Press
Colecția Chicago Review Press
Locul publicării:United States
Descriere
Recenzii
"This newest book by Ann celebrates women today as you can see from the title. They are making history right now! I was amazed and constantly in awe as I read through Ann's stories of each of these women. I've ordered a copy for myself so I can pass it on to my granddaughters who are both athletic and will love reading of girls who've grown to women as they achieve in sports what few others have done." —Linda, Goodreads
“A book full of adventure and fascinating stories!” —Language during Mealtime
“A useful collection of light reading that serves as an introduction to extreme sports.” —School Library Journal
“The unique journeys and achievements of women athletes who push the limits of their bodies and minds are outlined in individual substantial chapters.” —Booklist
“An engaging, energetic, and unabashedly woman-centric adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews
Cuprins
Part I: Maximum Sky
1. Roberta Mancino: Fly Like a Superhero
2. Faith Dickey: Walk a Thin Line
3. Melanie Curtis: Freefall
Part II: Extreme Ocean
4. Bethany Hamilton: Able and Awesome
5. Jill Heinerth: Into the Deep Unknown
6. Ann Marie Stephens: Weightless and Free
Part III: Radical Rides
7. Sneha Sharma: Behind the Wheel
8. Elladee Brown: Stoked and Dialed
9. Lizzie Armanto: Skateboard Wonder
Part IV: Epic Ice and Snow
10. Kristin Knight Pace: It’s All About the Dogs
11. Julia Marino: The Art of Snowboarding
12. Angela Hawse: Alpine Adventurer
Part V: Adrenaline Earth
13. Sara Mudallal: Vault, Leap, Tumble
14. Brittany Leavitt: Teacher Turned Climber
15. Courtney Dauwalter: Up and Running
Afterword: Seek Your Thrill
Acknowledgments
Notes