Henry Billings

This book looks into the extreme pursuit of white water thrills.

Titles in the Livewire series have been produced in association with The Basic Skills Agency to ensure a non-patronising approach towards the requirements of readers with special needs. They provide teenagers/adult interest level fiction and non-fiction for those with reading ages below 10, or adult students learning English as a second language. Each book is graded at one of the following reading ages: 6-7, 7-8, 8-9 or 9-10.

Hang Gliding by Henry Billings and Melissa Billings. What does it take to be a famous pop star or a footballer worth millions? Ever thought of taking up bungee jumping or white water rafting? Livewire Investigates is a series of thrilling accounts of dream careers, hobbies, sports and even extreme sports! If jumping from a cliff with only a kite to keep you from crashing to the ground sounds like fun, read on to discover more. Livewire Investigates will tell you all you need to know about the highs and lows of hang gliding.

The Last Great Race on Earth by Henry Billings and Melissa Billings. What does it take to be a famous pop star or a footballer worth millions? Ever thought of taking up bungee jumping or white water rafting? Livewire investigate is a series of thrilling accounts of dream careers, hobbies, sports and even extreme sports! Would you risk being buried alive in a snowdrift just to win a race? Mushers and their dog teams race through the freezing weather never sure if they will live or die. Read on if you want to know more about this thrilling and dangerous trek.

Stunt Flying by Henry Billings and Melissa Billings. What does it take to be a famous pop star or a footballer worth millions? Ever thought of taking up bungee jumping or white water rafting? Livewire Investigates is a series of thrilling accounts of dream careers, hobbies, sports and even extreme sports! Could you dance on top of a plane as it flies? Or fall off and save yourself with your teeth? Stunt fliers do - and enjoy it! If stunt flying sounds like fun, read on to find out more about this dangerous and death-defying sport...

Climbing the World's Highest Mountains by Henry Billings and Melissa Billings. What does it take to be a famous pop star of a footballer worth millions? Ever thought of taking up bungee jumping or white water rafting? Livewire Investigates is a series of thrilling accounts of dream careers, hobbies, sports and even extreme sports! Blizzards, avalanches, freezing temperatures - how would you cope up a mountain? Read on to find out how top climbers risk their lives to reach the ultimate goal - the summit.

White Water Thrills by Henry Billings and Melissa Billings. What does it take to be a famous pop star or a footballer worth millions? Ever thought of taking up bungee jumping or white water rafting? Livewire Investigates is a series of thrilling accounts of dream careers, hobbies, sports and even extreme sports! New thrills and dangers lurk around every corner when you're rafting down a fast-flowing river. Read on to get a taste of what it feels like to 'run the rapids'.