Race for Your Life! (Library Binding)

There's nothing more amazing than hearing stories of people pushing their bodies and skills to the limit. The races in this set, from 24 Hours of Le Mans to the Antarctica Marathon, are true tests of the outer bounds of what humans can endure. Each book profiles a different endurance race, explaining how each is performed, the incredible training individuals and teams must go through before race day, and the challenges of participating in the race. Complete with full-color photographs of each race, this set shows readers how hard work and dedication can pay off with an incredible accomplishment. Features include: Introduces real athletes who have completed each race. High-interest topic that draws in developing readers. Written at a lower reading level to appeal to many readers.