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Daredevils

Daredevils

by Troup, Roxanne

ISBN: 9781680209839

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Viewers held their breath as Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon on a thin wire. Wearing no harness, he could have fallen to his death if he made a single mistake. Daredevils such as Wallenda make their living performing dangerous stunts. They risk their lives to push the limits of what humans can accomplish while huge audiences watch their every move. Part of the series They Do That for a Living?, Daredevils explores the history of this unusual career, what it takes to join it, and some of the most astounding stunts that daredevils have successfully completed.

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  • Copyright: 2025
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Elementary
    • Middle

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 5
    • Grade 6

    AR Title: Yes

  • Book Features:

    • About the Author
    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • High Interest, Low Readability (Hi-Lo)
    • Glossary
    • Index
    • Interesting facts
    • Table of Contents

    Dewey Number: 791.0
    Page Count:     48
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

They Do That for a Living? Series

Walking across the Grand Canyon on a highwire. Competing in slam poetry contests. Hacking into a private company’s computer network. Although they may seem strange to many people, these undertakings are indeed real-life jobs. They Do That for a Living? is a fun series that discusses some of the most unusual—but completely real—professions in the world today. Imagine helping people recover from injuries through horse riding, writing a book for a celebrity, or making video game characters spring to life with one’s voice. With striking color photographs, a fun Find Out More section, and a useful index, this series will tell kids all about exciting careers they didn’t realize existed—and perhaps even inspire a passion they never knew they had.