| Stunt Performer Contributor(s): Hamilton, Sue L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1624037607 ISBN-13: 9781624037603 Publisher: A&d Xtreme OUR PRICE: $31.15 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Extreme Sports - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| LCCN: 2015930965 |
| Lexile Measure: 1060 |
| Series: Xtreme Jobs |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7" W x 9.1" (0.55 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 176613 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title introduces readers to the job of stunt performer. A short history of the profession is included, and readers will learn about the different types of "gags" such as precision driving, high falls, fire stunts, crashing through glass, and taking a punch. Equipment needed to do the job right and to stay safe is discussed, such as helmets, harnesses, protective jackets, gloves, boots, PortaPits, gel and Nomex suits. The education and training needed to become a stunt performer is examined, such as the International Stunt School and membership in the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Xtreme facts provide additional information on this exciting job. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company, a division of ABDO. |