Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Nitro Circus Go Big!, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning cool facts about the action sports brand that is Nitro Circus. Ripley Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids who know their sight words and are learning to sound out new words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Nitro Circus BMX!, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning cool facts about the sport of BMX. BMX is so much fun! And so is learning how the athletes at Nitro Circus ride, jump, and spin these bikes. Strap on your helmet and prepare to read about some amazing tricks, the professional gear, and the" you got this" attitude of BMX at Nitro Circus! Ripley Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids who know their sight words and are learning to sound out new words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Meet the amazing athletes of Nitro Circus and find out just what inspires them to be the best! Appropriate for grades 1-3, this Level 3 Ripley Reader introduces award-winning athlete Ryan Williams. Featuring his life-long love of scooter and BMX, favorite achievements, and more, kids will love learning about Ryan and his inspiring attitude—Never Defeated! Ripley Level 3 Readers are perfect for kids who are beginning to read on their own. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids who know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids who are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Learn about all the things you love about Nitro Circus in this brand new series! How do they do all those amazing flips and tricks? What kind of gear do they use? What's it like to be a BMX pro? Find out as we take you inside the basics and around the world of Nitro Circus to show you the best of BMX! From techniques and tips to records and events, you'll get an insider's look at all this and more.

Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Youth and Media -- 2 Then and Now -- 3 Themes and Theoretical Perspectives -- 4 Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers -- 5 Children -- 6 Adolescents -- 7 Media and Violence -- 8 Media and Emotions -- 9 Advertising and Commercialism -- 10 Media and Sex -- 11 Media and Education -- 12 Digital Games -- 13 Social Media -- 14 Media and Parenting -- 15 The End -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z

It's time for the BMX-Blitzkrieg! The winner will earn a big cash prize but everyone else will just go home with a few bruises.

Ride lays bare the harrowing beginnings and the tough life lessons learned by superstar John Buultjens on his rise to BMX glory. Raised by his poor family in Glasgow, he slept rough to escape his father's beatings. Placed in a children's home, he adopted by a bi-racial couple. After conquering his own racism, his life turned around, and the movie E.T. inspired a love of BMX. John's emigration to Australia saw him becoming one of BMX's biggest names. Then came the call from California to lead the most famous BMX brand, Haro. Now their global brand manager, he backs and sponsors riders across the globe. Hollywood has turned his unbelievable journey into a movie. Here, John reveals inner secrets including murders, hatred, sexual abuse--and how his white-knuckle ride has taken him to the top against all the odds.