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Describes the history of skateboarding parks, discussing some of the top parks through the years. ... Read more

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In this book you can find out all about skateboarding and learn how to develop your skills. This insightful new series explores different sports -how and where they're played, the equipment and kit needed and how to get involved.There are tips on training and on developing techniques. The books also feature sporting heroes at the top of their game, with exciting photos of them showing their skills in action. ... Read more

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This series provides information on the equipment, positions, and superstars of kids' favorite sports. The basics of each sport are presented in colorful and striking images. Each title provides diagrams of the playing field and essential techniques, emphasizing proper nutrition and health. The engaging design includes sidebars, history, and safety issues. ... Read more

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This book contains information on all the top skateboarding moves, equipment, people and places any reader will ever need to know about. It also includes: board components; history of skateboarding; skating trends and styles; street-skating; vert-skating; skateparks; competitions and sponsorship; and safety. ... Read more

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The "Radical Sports" series is an introduction to the world's most adventurous and radical sports. Each book provides the beginner with all the essential information needed to do the sport competently and safely, as well as looking at the prestigious competitions and their stars. Topics covered include when and how the sport started, the equipment needed, simple skills, safety tips and keeping fit for the sport. Information on associated clubs and governing bodies and details of competions is included. This title focuses on skateboarding. ... Read more

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When Sir Undone and his horse, Hiccup, are sent to find out why the ghost in King Arthur's castle is causing such mayhem, they do not realise what a strange creature they will encounter. They can only catch it by using luminous toothpaste. The author also wrote "Sir Undone and the Walnut Cake". ... Read more

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good
this book is awsome it has a great explanation of skating and it's history. ... Read more

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Skateboarding is a way of riding, but it is also a way of life.With sensational photos by Mathias Fennetaux, one of today's hottest skateboarding photographers, and expertly written by Fabrice Le Mao, this book describes it all: the competitions, the kids who scream down the ramps, and the extreme athletes whose acrobatics have defined the sport.Take an inside look at the sport that has become the highlight of ESPN's annual X Games! ... Read more

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Describes vert skating, a sport in which skateboarders do tricks on halfpipe ramps. ... Read more

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READ THE FINE PRINT! (like I should have done)
I'm a moron.The book is 32 pages long, and claims to be written for 9-12 year olds.It's actually written for 4-6 year olds, and even then, I'd say pretty much useless unless you have never seen a skateboard before. ... Read more

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Examines the equipment, moves, tricks, competitions, and stars of the sport of skateboarding. ... Read more

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Describes the history, equipment, clothing, and basic techniques associated with skateboarding. ... Read more