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Evan has always dreamed of being a superhero, and on his sixteenth birthday he discovers the ability to stretch and bend his body in impossible ways. He decides that's it's time to make the most of his super stretchiness and become a real-life superhero-except he can't find any actual crime to fight. When a video of his superpower goes viral, Evan gets a taste of the fame he has ever hoped for, but he knows he hasn't really done anything besides a...
83) Powerslide
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Casey Finnegan is a talented skateboarder. He lives to skate. At the end of his final year of high school, Casey is wondering what to do with his life. He hasn't applied to any colleges, and other than skateboarding, he doesn't believe he's very good at much of anything. When a young movie star contacts Casey and offers him the job of stunt double in an upcoming skateboarding movie, Casey is stoked. It's his dream job, and Casey jumps at the opportunity...
84) Skateboard Idol
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Skating friends Griff and Annika are psyched when local skateboarding idol Scottie Devine sponsors a contest. But when Griff comes up a winner, it threatens his and Annika's friendship, which is one of the things about skating that Griff values most.
85) Swim Bark Run
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Daisy the Bulldog has gone to every one of her owner's triathlons. She's proud of his athletic accomplishments, and is always there to greet him at the finish line.
Daisy wonders if she could train and compete for an event like that. So she gets her doggy friends, Rascal the Dachshund, Atticus the Corgi, and Hobie the Dalmation to make their own dog-athalon.
They plot a course through the park and train daily: swimming across the pond, skateboarding...
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Do you speak Dolphinian, bro? More amped Finz antics return where surf subs are go, go, go when the baby Finz spring into action! Bubble wobble on the baby double! Maaaaate!
And just like Jurassic Park, nature finds a way. Eggs have been laid. But by whom? And Flash thinks Eco shark nets are a Rad Power must.
Bone gets a new, one-eyed tooth-crunching buddy while it's shipmates, me hearties! Captain Rhymes sails all the way to Bali... but on a longboard....
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Sixteen-year-old Michael Callahan is even more confused than the average teenager about who he is, having been born in Bolivia and adopted as a baby by an Irish-American family in New Mexico. Determined to lock in a self-identity, he enrolls in semester abroad in a prestigious Irish high school, where he finds himself in a totally new environment-geographical, social, and academic. He quickly slams into conflict with Irish authorities, with his Irish...
88) Tony Hawk
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Tony Hawk is rarely accused of being boring. Hawk may not be actively competing on the half-pipe these days, but he's managed to make other skaters' dreams come true through the Tony Hawk Foundation, building and funding skate parks, and more. Learn how he got his start, his amazing feats, and more about what he's up to today. Complete with high-impact photos, a timeline, glossary, and more. This title is a can't-miss for any action sports fan. Aligned...
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Extreme skateboarding challenges demand balance, strength, and speed. Readers will be thrilled by skateboarders and their daring stunts.
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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...
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What do athletes and rocket scientists have in common? It takes a lot of talent, skill, and hard work to become a world-class athlete. But it takes even more to make a sport better: it takes smarts! And whether innovators are aware of it or not, it takes an understanding of physics, mechanics, and aerodynamics to come up with better techniques and equipment. From swimming, soccer, and basketball to skateboarding and wheelchair sports, Faster, Higher,...
92) 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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An encouraging story about young Zack and his introduction to skateboarding. One day after school Zack makes friends with two boys who are riding their skateboards home, and they invite him to give it a try. Zack bravely stands on the board and gives it a go, whizzing ahead, while feeling a rush of excitement that he will not soon forget. Join Zack as he seeks to learn all he can about skateboarding and even a few tricks from his new friends. Maybe...
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My weird school volume 19
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Something weird is going on! It's Thanksgiving! A.J. is thankful for four days off from school. But he's not thankful for Dr. Carbles, who is grumpier than ever. Dr. Carbles even fires Mr. Klutz! Will A.J. and his friends be able to save their principal's job?
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Thirteen-year-old Violet Windsor is obsessed with the rush and thrill of skateboarding through a dangerous, gang-ridden part of New York City. Certain that her high-society parents wouldn't approve of the rough-and-tumble sport or the sketchy neighborhood, she and her best friend, Sloane, hide her secret adventures in a thick veil of lies. When Violet's autistic, non-verbal brother, Oliver, begins drawing pictures that reveal a mysterious knowledge...
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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!
98) A Dark Truth
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Riley and Dashawn have been friends since they were three. They got into skateboarding together and have advanced to the point where it's time to create a Sponsor Me tape. They bring a third skater along, Natasha, and try to get some good clips around a new office development. Then the police storm into the lot. The three skaters quickly scatter, trying their best not to get busted. Riley and Natasha arrive at the meet-up spot. They wait and wait,...
99) Fakie
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Alex Miller can't forget the things he has seen, and neither can the man he helped put in jail. No matter how often the Witness Relocation Program changes their identities, Alex and his mother must keep running to stay one-step ahead of their enemies. His latest identity as a skateboarder in Virginia Beach is no easy ride-nose grabs, ollies, and kick flips are all new to him. Alex has to catch on quickly to blend in - but the biggest trick he'll have...
100) Ruby's Star
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Things have been difficult for Ruby lately. Her dad left long ago, and her mom is so down that she can hardly get out of bed some days, which means it's up to Ruby to take care of her younger brother. As a result, she can't always go to school-and when she does go, she just seems to end up in trouble. And forget about her real dream, learning to skateboard. There will never be money or time for it. But Ruby's life changes when Mister P. floats down...
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