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This book provides a brief introduction to the sport of street skateboarding.

You want intense? How about rocketing into the air off a vert ramp and sticking the landing in front of a cheering crowd? Skateboarding has evolved from a fun hobby for kids to an international sporting spectacle. Find out how it made that journey, meet the world's top skaters, and learn the key tricks and moves. This title will allow students to explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including...

When Tanner moves to an exclusive new town he misses his old skate park, but with the help of the town bully and another new friend, Tanner thinks he can figure out a way to get a skate park built in Woodville.

Skateboarding as we know it today emerged as a popular sport in 1950s' California, but in the time since the first wheeled boards "surfed" the streets, the sport has evolved and reached sporting extremes. In this high-interest title, fans of skateboarding and other extreme sports will read the captivating backstory behind one of the most popular street sports today, with profiles of the key figures on wheels and the tricks that they invented. Safety...

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Skateboarding Street Style. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"No one could be more bored than Zack--new kid in town and no friends in sight. When a gang of hip, skateboarding thrashers start cruising his neighborhood, Zack hopes his luck will change--but they want nothing to do with him. Then Zack makes the discovery of his life--a talking, wisecracking, magical skateboard. And suddenly, skateboarding rises to entirely new heights." --container.

"Let's skate! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Skateboarding introduces beginning readers to basics of the activity and encourages them to participate. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the elements of a skate park, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Skateboarding also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Skateboarding is part of Jump!'s I Love Sports...

"Explains the basics of skateboarding, including the various styles of skateboarding, the different tricks that can be performed, and the equipment needed. Also includes biographies of famous skateboarders"--Provided by publisher.

"This series offers an exciting glimpse into the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in them"--