Awesome Yo-Yo Tricks [Paperback]

Shar Levine (Author), Robert Bowden (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up

"Whether they're learning expert tricks like 'Warp Drive' or just trying to attach the yo-yo to a string, kids will find a wealth of information and advice here....discuss(es) the history and physics of yo-yos....information about the structure and maintenance of various types of yo-yos, collecting and trading yo-yos, the National Yo-Yo Museum, and online sources of further information. The heart of the book, though, is its large section offering step-by-step directions for learning a variety of tricks, from the basic throws to expert moves, including impressive feats using two yo-yos at once. Many colorful photographs and drawings clearly illustrate the text....sturdy... paperback will be a useful guide for anyone intrigued by this popular toy."--Booklist. "...for instruction and range of tricks, this is an excellent choice that illustrates the joys of mastering the yo-yo."--School Library Journal.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4 Up-Thirty-five feats of increasing difficulty are illustrated in sharp, step-by-step photographs. Fixed axle and transaxle yo-yos are introduced, as are Imperial, butterfly, modern/modified, and novelty designs. Basic maintenance and string replacement are explained, and a few pages of yo-yo science and history are included. A few masters are mentioned. A more complete listing of related organizations can be found in John Ten Eyck's The Yo-Yo Book (Workman, 1998), but for instruction and range of tricks, this is an excellent choice that illustrates the joys of mastering the yo-yo.
Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806944684
• ISBN-13: 978-0806944685
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,914,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Choice!, April 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Awesome Yo-Yo Tricks (Paperback)

There are a lot of Yo-Yo trick books on the market, but this one stands apart from the rest. The chapters on History, Types of Yo-Yos and Maintenance are great! The illustrations are great - tricks are explained using color photos.

The history section has information I've not seen anywhere else, and the maintenance section covers fixed axle yo-yos as well as transaxle yo-yos. I found the Science chapter very informative and entertaining. The zoetrope of "Time Warp" was a nice touch too.

I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested in learning to yo-yo. Tricks go from the very basic one handed tricks to advanced two handed tricks. Tricks are explained in easy language and are graded according to difficulty (very helpful for the beginner looking to learn some new tricks).

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good beginner's book, but not not great for it's audience, June 10, 2001

By 

David Schafer (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Awesome Yo-Yo Book & Gift Set (Paperback)

If you are trying to learn how to yo-yo FOR THE FIRST TIME, then this is a good book for you. Advanced spinners shouldn't consider this book at all (if you know what a lindy loop is, you're advanced). I've mastered tricks like atom smasher and barrel rolls and am now working on pop-up tricks and I find this book almost common sense. if you can do braintwisters and other tricks of that level, there isn't much for you to learn from this book.

This book is a good one for beginners, offering basic tricks, tips, and history. Unfortunately, most beginners aren't serious enough about yo-yoing to buy a book. If you can't do a braintwister, this is a good buy; if you can, learn tougher tricks from websites like Cosmic Yo-Yo, 3D Smarty Pants, and Sector Y.

In conclusion, first timers should get this book, but spin masters shouldn't.