What do you tell a teenager that is failing 9th grade, has learning disabilities, no social life, no direction, friends, money or hope? Ike Hebert is being raised by a single Mom who is holding down two jobs to keep their home together. All Ike has is a bicycle and a dream - to become a champion motocross racer. Through circumstances and a friendship with an outcast junkyard dealer, Ike is able to fan the flame of his dream into life, while learning a secret about growing up, success and happiness. He gets the faith in himself he needs to form his dream and begin to pursue it, against all odds. Suddenly his world and his dream is side-tracked when Ike is lured into a 25 year-old crime. Join Ike as he solves the mystery, negotiates the twists and turns of life s circumstances and overcomes the enemies that try to stop him as he solves this case in south Louisiana."

Dirt Bike Ike 3 is the 3rd book in the trilogy about a teenage boy forming and capturing his dream to become a champion Motocross racer. He faces many challenges including: school struggles (socially and academically), financially (his mom is raising him), and overcoming loss and tragedy. A really fast girl and her dad move into the little Louisiana town where Ike lives and helps form a racing team. Also on the team is a former junkyard dealer who now has a motorcycle dealership and his head mechanic, a former marine sniper. Both of these men are tough on Ike but serve as the mentors he needs. There are enemies that try to take down his racing team. Led by a crooked judge and his family this crime ring forms the mystery that Ike and his team must solve before he can achieve his championship. The readers are entertained and inspired to follow their own path to fulfill their purpose. Ike learns there is more to becoming a champion than winning a few races and more to becoming a man than being tough. He also discovers his greatest fear and what happened to his dad and makes peace with both.

Discover the acrobatic abilities of these lightweight motorcycles. Meet the gravity-defying masters of motocross racing! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will jump into the rip-roaring, hill-leaping world of dirt bikes! This information- and photo-packed series introduces readers to the coolest off-road vehicles on the market and in the military. Each book in the series revs readers' engines with amazing details and eye-catching images. These high-interest books feature stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.

Twelve-year old Ron Baker finds a mini bike while scuba diving and, with the help of a former motorcycle rider and racer, restores the bike and enters competitions.

WHETHER THEY'RE JUMPING barrels, zipping along the highway on a road trip, or tearing up the motocross track, motorcycles are the coolest things on two wheels! Choppers! authors Susan Goodman and Michael Doolittle show readers the many types of motorcycles there are, how they work, and some of the exciting jobs, competitions, and events that feature them. This actionpacked Step 3 reader is filled with vibrant color photographs!

Though stressed by her irrational boss at a women’s shelter, Sonya Radisson befriends battered wife Renée Mowry. The day after Sonya is unjustly fired, Renée is kidnapped by hooligans who may be linked to Renée’s estranged husband. Since authorities would misread Renée’s fishy past, Sonya launches her own search-and-rescue attempt. Gunfights and motorbike chases ensue across a labyrinth of backwoods trails. One leads to an ominous valley not meant to be found—an enigma that will lower the odds of anyone leaving the Rockies alive. But Sonya is armed to the teeth and ready to face the darkest—and perhaps final—weekend of her life. Suspense and humor run as high as the body count in this offbeat, third installment of Ben Schneider’s expertly crafted Chrome Mountain Saga.

With photos from the world of motocross this ABC book is a joyful introduction to the alphabet and to the sport. Each letter is presented with a photo, a descriptive word and a short explanation. Motocross is fun, challenging and physical! Once hooked it's hard to stop and many keep riding their whole life for exercise and fun! This book is a tribute to all motocross riders and their families who defy early mornings, bad weather and risk of injuries and just get out there and ride! A book for both small and big motocross riders.

This title introduces readers to the features, brand history, and sponsored motocross athletes of KTM dirt bikes. This title includes informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

Do you want to learn about MOTOCROSS? Come on an adventure to learn about race day at the motocross track!

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