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For Tony Hawk, it wasn't enough to skate for two decades, to invent more than eighty tricks, and to win more than twice as many professional contests as any other skater.It wasn't enough to knock himself unconscious more than ten times, fracture several ribs, break his elbow, knock out his teeth twice, compress the vertebrae in his back, pop his bursa sack, get more than fifty stitches laced into his shins, rip apart the cartilage in his knee, bruise...
3) On wheels!
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Holiday House
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[2024]
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Best friends Horse & Buggy's skateboarding shenanigans will have early readers rolling with laughter in this story from Geisel medalist Ethan Long! "Look, Buggy! I have a skateboard." "Do you have a helmet, too?" Horse is ready to try some BIG skateboard tricks . . . and his best friend Buggy has some tricks of his own on how Horse can avoid getting hurt. From tightening helmet straps to bandaging bruised butts, there's no such thing as too much fun...
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Publisher Annotation: Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city’s hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried treasure.
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In 2016, it was announced that skateboarding would be featured at the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, for the first time. Skateboarding entered the mainstream with its niche industry and media after sixty years of existence as an underground activity frequently referred to as a fad.This book analyzes the origin and development of the skateboarding subculture, which was influenced by changes in American mass culture.
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Learn How to Jump 8"-14" Higher or More!Hi my name is Trevor Thomas. I have developed a proven system that will have you jumping 8"-14" higher or more in a matter of weeks! This can be used for basketball, volleyball, track and field, or any other sport where jumping is crucial to your success. I put a lot of time and research into this book and know it will help you succeed. Here's What You'll Learn In This Book!How to plan your athletic goals to...
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This exciting book introduces readers to skateboarding, including its history and growth, rules and events, and the equipment athletes need. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels...
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Avani Patel loves to skateboard. With the nearest skate park an hour away, though, she doesn't get much chance to sharpen her skills or practice advance tricks. Then one day, she learns the city council is considering building a skate park in town! But it's far from a done deal. Can Avani and her friends find a way to convince the council that a park is a worthy investment for the community, or will she be stuck doing ollies in her driveway? Find...
10) Skateboard Time
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Entry Level Reader: Skateboard Time
It's time to go skateboarding in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about skateboarding.
Skateboard Time is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. Entry Level Readers are very short and suitable for kids just learning to read.
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From grinding on rails to landing that last big half-pipe trick, Goodnight Skateboard follows a young girl's day at a skateboarding competition until she says goodnight to her favorite extreme sport. With rhyming text and action-packed imagery, author Michael Dahl captures the excitement and energy of the skatepark and the awesome athletes who skate. This Sports Illustrated Kids picture book will have skateboarding fans everywhere cheering for bedtime....
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Drop into the beginner's guide The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding, with secrets from world champion Sky Brown!
Meet Sky Brown, the youngest person to win a medal in skateboarding at the Olympics and discover how she fell in love with the sport. Then, give it a try yourself as she offers tips to get you started.
Learn how to start . . . and stop. Then follow along as Sky takes you through ollies, kick turns, nose grabs, and more.
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13) Skateboard
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There is a first time for everything! Young readers will be excited to learn about riding a skateboard through simple text and vibrant illustrations to aid comprehension. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Learn about the science behind skateboarding! From the physics behind skateboard tricks, to the design of the skateboard's deck, wheels, and trucks, this high-interest book uses real-world examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this Spanish...
15) The Fall
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When one teen dies in a tragic accident, the lives of three others are forever changed. One turns to alcohol to escape his guilt. Another looks to a gang to replace what he' s lost. Ben must find the strength to break through a growing web of lies and convince everyone at school that he was not to blame. But first he has to convince himself.
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At just 10 years of age, Sky Brown became the youngest professional skateboarder in the world. Instead of using a coach, she learns her tricks online. She's not afraid to take risks and push limits. After a horrific fall left her unresponsive with several skull fractures and a broken left hand and wrist, Brown is still determined to be the best skateboarder in the world!
18) Crash Landing
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This YA debut is a searing ode to queer identity, growing up in an immigrant community, and carving a place for yourself in the world with the help of your friends.
Jay Wong is spending the last languid days of summer 2010 trying to land a kickflip and begging for something (anything!) to make her senior year different-to finally give her some stories worth telling. When she meets Ash Chan, it seems like she's getting what she asked for. Ash is confident,...
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Young Anthi Rose dreams of getting a skateboard as a present for her birthday. She wants to play outside with her neighborhood friends and the "cool kids," as she sees them whizzing around the sidewalk outside her window every day. Once she gets her skateboard, Anthi Rose finds that skateboarding is NOT as easy as it looks. So, she puts the skateboard and helmet in the closet, thinking that she will never learn to skateboard. Her Grandmama has always...
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Dorf a toujours été fidèle à sa devise : « Si ça en vaut la peine, fais-le. Si ça n'en vaut pas la peine, fais-le quand même. » Mais il a déménagé à la ville et le terrain est différent. Il ne peut plus faire rouler sa planche oû bon lui semble et il a de la difficulté à s'intégrer à sa nouvelle école. Ses tricks audacieux lui assurent le respect des voyous du coin, mais il devra faire appel à une autre forme de courage s'il veut...
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