skateboarding

An introduction to the self-propelled vehicles known as skateboards, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their decks and trucks.

"A unique childhood gave Nyjah Huston a unique outlook. Growing up in California and Puerto Rico, Huston started skateboarding when he was just four years old. By age 11, he was competing in the X Games and shocking the skateboarding world with his wild boardslides. Learn how the small kid with the big dreadlocks grew into the highest-paid skateboarder in the world"--Provided by the publisher.

Explore the breathtaking sport of base jumping! Learn about base jumping, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other aerial sports, and find out how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

An introduction to two extreme sports that combine aspects of skateboarding with another sport -- street luge and dirtboarding.

"[Introduces] riding in pools ... from simple techniques and tricks through to more advanced ones. Once readers are schooled on safety gear and how bowl and pool skating differ from other kinds of skating, they are ready to learn slides, carving, basic grinds, stalls, and airs."--Publisher.

"Introduces relative skating novices to half-pipes, also known as ramps, starting with safety equipment and measures, and then moving on to beginning tricks and techniques, finally working up to more complicated and advanced maneuvers."--Publisher.

"This title introduces readers to vert skateboarding, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary"--From the publisher's web site.

An introduction to the history of skateboarding and famous female skateboarders, including Ellen O'Neal, Cara Beth Burdside, Elissa Steamer and others.

Examines the sport of extreme skateboarding, where participants perform stunts off ramps, benches, and stairs.

"Brought to life by Erika Medina's dynamic and joyful illustrations, There Goes Patti McGee! walks us through Patti's first place win in the women's division of the 1964 National Skateboard Championship. She wowed the judges with with what would become her signature move--the rolling handstand. Inspiring and unapologetic, Patti McGee proves that anyone can skate"--From the publisher's web site.