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Children's Nonfiction Skateboarding

La planche à roulettes extrême

by (author) John Crossingham & Bobbie Kalman

Publisher
Bayard Publishing
Initial publish date
Mar 2007
Category
Skateboarding, Adventure & Adventurers, Fitness & Exercise
Recommended Age
8 to 9
Recommended Grade
3 to 4
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9782895791232
    Publish Date
    Mar 2007
    List Price
    $9.95

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Description

It's no secret that skateboarding is one of the coolest sports around. Top skaters are the subjects of video games, magazines, custom clothing, and even rock songs! Extreme Skateboarding reveals skateboarding culture and its history describing • the basics of a skateboard • different styles of skating • stars and their signature tricks • tips on improving skills

About the authors

JOHN CROSSINGHAM has spent most of his life playing music and writing words. In addition to having edited with OKB, he is author of Learn to Speak Music. A veteran of numerous bands, including Broken Social Scene and Raising The Fawn, he has toured much of the world, played on Conan, Letterman, and the Junos, and has released several albums and EPs. He has also written and edited dozens of children's books, as well as written about music for FASHION and Chart magazines. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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