Ages 6 to 12 years. Motocross events blend tough off-road riding, high-speed racing, and fearless airborne grace. Whether the course is just a mile long or over 1000 miles long, motocross riders deliver pure, gritty excitement. This book not only gives full-colour treatment to the bikers and their machine, it teaches kids about a rich sport with a history that dates back a century. Topics covered include: anatomy of a dirt bike; race course basics; the stadium supercross circuit; freestyle – the newest, wildest form of motocross.