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Age 8-12
Grade 4-6

Kristen Rajczak

Skateboarding

Paperback (Rosen Central Aug. 1, 2015)
Skateboarding as we know it today emerged as a popular sport in 195s’ 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 and gear are covered, as is the development of organizations and leagues to monitor the sport and boost its popularity.
Series
Sports to the Extreme
ISBN
1499435711 / 9781499435719
Pages
48
Weight
4.5 oz.
Dimensions
7.1 x 0.2 in.

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