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Children's Nonfiction Skateboarding

Patinetas en acción

by (author) John Crossingham

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Oct 2005
Category
Skateboarding, Fitness & Exercise, Safety
Recommended Age
8 to 9
Recommended Grade
3 to 4
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778786207
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $8.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778785743
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $25.95

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Description

One of North America’s most popular sports, skateboarding combines balance, dexterity, and quick reflexes. Kids will get the lowdown on streetstyle and vertical skating and learn about the board, safety, motion and balance, and how to perform kickturns, spins, rock n’ roll, and more.

About the author

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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