Extreme Skateboarding Moves

Discusses the sport of extreme skateboarding, including the moves and safety issues involved with the sport.

Extreme sports have given traditional ones a run for their money in recent years, and few sports deliver like skateboarding. From street tricks to catching air in pools and on half-pipes, this book introduces and features several types of skateboarding. Budding enthusiasts, who may not have the means to participate in other sports, will benefit from tips on how to get started, proper equipment, safety, all alongside vivid imagery and selected profiles of the sport's luminaries. Diehard skaters and casual readers alike will enjoy this lively, practical primer on one of the fastest growing sports among young people.

Contains photographic sequences with narrative text that describe thirty-four skateboarding tricks, including old school, spine, and new school stunts, and includes an interview with skateboarder and coach Steve Badillo.

Discusses the sport of extreme in-line skating, including the moves and some of the safety issues involved in the sport.

It's no secret that skateboarding is one of the coolest sports around. Top skaters are the subjects of video games, magazines, custom clothing, and even rock songs! Extreme Skateboarding reveals skateboarding culture and its history describing* the basics of a skateboard* different styles of skating* stars and their signature tricks* tips on improving skills

Discusses the sport of extreme snowboarding, including the moves and safety issues involved with the sport.

Describes the history, equipment, personalities, and contemporary practice of extreme wakeboarding.

Describes the history, equipment, and contemporary practice of extreme skateboarding.

Charlie Abbott is the new kid in town--again. He hates everything about moving, especially trying to make new friends. Then he meets a kid called X who shares his love of skateboarding. Together, they rip some moves at the town skatepark. But then Charlie's skateboard vanishes from his garage, and he sees X riding around on a skateboard that looks just like his! Is Charlie's new life about to become a disaster? Passport to Reading Level 3

Get your readers to get active with this colorful, revved up introduction to skateboarding. They'll explore the history of this action sport, as well as what it takes to get started, and how to perform simple tricks. Heroes of the sport are also highlighted.