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4-6Edge Books: World Record Breakers series.
With a high-energy narrative, this survey of stunts covers a range of death-defying feats, from freefall jumps and trips over Niagara Falls to wire-walking and endurance tests. Sidebars offer quick additional facts and relevant vocabulary definitions, while dynamic photographs round out the presentation. Despite a haphazard organization and layout, this broad overview will intrigue aspiring adrenaline chasers. Reading list. Glos., ind.