skateboarding

This book offers guidance on what to do and expect whether you are just starting out in skateboarding competitions or heading to nationals.

Chronicles the history and culture of skateboarding since the 1960s through a look at the careers of Rodney Mullen, considered the godfather of modern skateboarding tricks, and Ryan Sheckler, the sport's youngest pro athlete at the age of thirteen.

Dorf, a skateboarder, has trouble adjusting to a new city and school and his hobby gains him the reputation of a freak, but though he earns the respect of the town's troublemakers, he must gather his courage to make the kinds of changes he needs to really succeed.

Presents step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions for thirty skateboarding flip tricks, from the kickflip to the fakie inward big spin heelflip, and includes a list of skateboarding resources including books, magazines, Web sites, instructional videos, museums, and organizations.

Describes the importance of mastering curb tricks in skateboarding, and presents step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions for nearly forty curb tricks.

Presents step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions for thirty-five skateboarding ramp tricks, including kickflips, ollies, grinds, and others.

Rico tries to teach Robot how to skateboard, and even though he is not very good at doing tricks, Robot continues to try.

Simple text and photographs examine the skills, equipment, safety concerns, and fun involved in skateboarding.

Gus uses his skills at skateboarding to help him make friends in his new town.

Marcus spends the summer teaching his young cousin to skateboard while bringing the local outlaw bikers to justice. Presented in graphic novel format.