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. Amanda Nunes steps onto the canvas floor of the Octagon. The tension is thick and growing stronger and stronger. The fight begins, and this mixed martial arts (MMA) master unleashes her championship skills. Captured in this title from Creative Education's Odysseys series, Nunes's ultimate fighting journey is a thrilling ride, filled with triumphs, challenges, and no shortage of dangers. High school readers get detailed knowledge of how this combat specialist found and continues to succeed at the extreme sport. Action-packed photography and sidebars make for engrossing reading. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and further resources.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Creative Paperbacks
Published: 01/14/2025
ISBN: 9781682776810
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.40w x 0.40d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 552684 / Amanda Nunes
Reading Level: 7.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 1