"Climb aboard! Imagine cruising the countryside on a big, comfortable touring bike, rocketing down a strip on a drag bike, or gripping the ice in an extreme speedway race! If these excite you, then your are a motorcycle fan" "[summary]"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to hiking, covering such aspects as planning, clothing, supplies, food, safety, and the enjoyment of animal and plant life along the way.

Defines levers, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

Examines the different kinds of climbing, on mountains, rocks, and ice, and discusses techniques, how to learn, safety aspects, and competitions.

Examines various recreational uses of boats, including kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and whitewater rafting, and stresses the importance of water rules and safety.

Discusses the popularity of traditional folk music, its styles, and musical instruments.