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Young readers are often unable to find books on their favorite sports that they can read. K. E. Vieregger, in this entry in the "X-Treme Sports" series, has been able to accomplish this feat. There are some deficiencies in detail and information about BMX bike racing, but the book does not overwhelm the reader. Providing a bit of the BMX history as well as required equipment, Vieregger puts just the right tone into his writing to interest most early readers. One area lacking is illustrations or photographs to follow text information. While interesting, most of the photographs have been just interspersed throughout the book without much rhyme or reason. Two valuable sections of the book are the "Tricks" and "Lingo" sections that provide the vernacular of the sport of BMX racing. At the back, the book contains a small glossary, a Web sites section and an index. Not a great book but it would do fine in a younger or reluctant reader's hands. 2003, ABDO Publishing Company, Orsborn