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Blades, Boards, and Scooters
Keltie Thomas
Paperback (Owlkids Books, July 15, 2005)Take a look at all the radical science behind some of today's most extreme sports!Keltie Thomas, author of the How Sports Work series, examines the popular mechanics of skateboards, snowboards, scooters, and inline skates. Blades, Boards & Scooters delves into the history of invention and the popular culture that has sprung up around these radical machines.Kids will discover:* that scooters (a roller skate nailed to the bottom of a crate) rolled onto the scene long before inline skates were ever invented* how x-treme skaters, skateboarders, and snowboarders appear to defy gravity in radical aerial stunts* how skate parks are designed for the ultimate ride* the mechanics of how blades and boards work* how to keep their equipment in top condition* the rules of the road* how to safely have fun on these x-treme machinesFeatures include:Zoom in on the Mechanics: Lively language and layouts demystify the mechanics of blading and boarding.Grease Monkey Zone: Helpful maintenance tips motivate kids to get gunky.That’s Radical: Incredible stories about the history, invention, science, and culture of these popular sports.Glossary
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Blades, Boards and Scooters
Keltie Thomas
Hardcover (Maple Tree Press, Sept. 6, 2003)The radical science behind some of today's most exciting sports. Blades, Boards & Scooters examines the dynamic science behind skateboards, snowboards, scooters and inline skates. It also delves into the history, science and popular culture behind these radical inventions. Inside, kids will discover: How skaters, skateboarders and snowboarders appear to defy gravity in radical aerial stunts How skate parks are designed for the ultimate ride The mechanics of blades and boards How to keep blades, boards and scooters in top condition How to be safe doing these x-treme sports Features include: Zoom in on the Mechanics Answers to mind-boggling questions, such as: How do inline skaters skate up vertical ramps without falling down? Grease Monkey Zone Helpful maintenance tips motivate kids to get gunky like bonafide grease monkeys! Check It Out! activities Interactive puzzles, games, and activities explore the mechanics of blades, boards and scooters. That's Radical Incredible stories about the history, invention, science, and culture of these popular sports.
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Blades, Boards and Scooters
Keltie Thomas, Steve Attoe, Allan Moon
School & Library Binding (Tandem Library, Sept. 15, 2003)None
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Blades, Boards and Scooters
Keltie Thomas
Paperback (Maple Tree Press, Sept. 6, 2003)The radical science behind some of today's most exciting sports. Blades, Boards & Scooters examines the dynamic science behind skateboards, snowboards, scooters and inline skates. It also delves into the history, science and popular culture behind these radical inventions. Inside, kids will discover: How skaters, skateboarders and snowboarders appear to defy gravity in radical aerial stunts How skate parks are designed for the ultimate ride The mechanics of blades and boards How to keep blades, boards and scooters in top condition How to be safe doing these x-treme sports Features include: Zoom in on the Mechanics Answers to mind-boggling questions, such as: How do inline skaters skate up vertical ramps without falling down? Grease Monkey Zone Helpful maintenance tips motivate kids to get gunky like bonafide grease monkeys! Check It Out! activities Interactive puzzles, games, and activities explore the mechanics of blades, boards and scooters. That's Radical Incredible stories about the history, invention, science, and culture of these popular sports.
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Blades, Boards & Scooters
Keltie Thomas, Steve Attoe, Allan Moon
Library Binding (Firefly Books Ltd, June 9, 2008)Take a look at all the radical science behind some of today's most extreme sports!Keltie Thomas, author of the How Sports Work series, examines the popular mechanics of skateboards, snowboards, scooters, and inline skates. Blades, Boards & Scooters delves into the history of invention and the popular culture that has sprung up around these radical machines.Kids will discover:* that scooters (a roller skate nailed to the bottom of a crate) rolled onto the scene long before inline skates were ever invented* how x-treme skaters, skateboarders, and snowboarders appear to defy gravity in radical aerial stunts* how skate parks are designed for the ultimate ride* the mechanics of how blades and boards work* how to keep their equipment in top condition* the rules of the road* how to safely have fun on these x-treme machinesFeatures include:Zoom in on the Mechanics: Lively language and layouts demystify the mechanics of blading and boarding.Grease Monkey Zone: Helpful maintenance tips motivate kids to get gunky.That’s Radical: Incredible stories about the history, invention, science, and culture of these popular sports.Glossary
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Blades, Boards & Scooters
Keltie Thomas, Steve Attoe, Allan Moon
PaperbackNone
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Scooters and Skateboards
Wendy Sadler
Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)Ever wonder how something works? Satisfies children's curiosity about the inner workings of their favourite toys, focussing both on their mechanisms and the scientific principles behind them. Ages 5-10 years.
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Bikes, Boards, And Blades
Tony Norman
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Dec. 15, 2005)This series takes readers into the realm of true adventure, from extreme sports to surviving in the wilderness, describing the equipment needed for each sport, and the skills required by those who dare.
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Scooters and Skateboards
Wendy Sadler
Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, May 15, 2005)None
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Scooters and Skateboards
Wendy Sadler
Paperback (Heinemann, April 26, 2005)Scooters and Skateboards are toys with wheels. You can use both to move around without walking. Scooters have handlebars to help you balance.
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Blades, Boards, and Scooters
Keltie Thomas
Paperback (Owlkids Books, March 15, 1834)None
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Blades, Boards & Scooters
Keltie Thomas
Paperback (Demco Media, Nov. 1, 2003)Examines the dynamics behind skateboards, snowboards, scooters, and in-line skates, discussing the history, science, and culture behind these inventions.
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