Jake Burton Carpenter and the Snowboard (Inventions and Discovery series) [Paperback]

Michael O'Hearn (Author), Ron Frenz (Illustrator), Charles (Illustrator), III Barnett (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Inventions and Discovery

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Jake Burton Carpenter and the evolution of the snowboard and the sport of snowboarding.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This new graphic nonfiction series offers biographical treatments that highlight a technological breakthrough or innovation. Though produced by various illustrators, titles are visually similar: enticing covers, dynamic fonts, bold colors, and vibrant illustrations. Comic book-style word balloons feature fairly sophisticated vocabulary and occasional quotes or other primary source material. Each selection includes titled chapters, a table of contents, summary fact pages, further reading suggestions, and recommended Internet sites. There is close correlation between the dialogue and depicted actions and illustrations, which will provide visual reinforcement for struggling readers. These deceptively slim volumes convey a tremendous amount of information and vocabulary, and should attract attention from reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. Recommended. --Library Media Connection; Vol. 25, No. 7; Pages 83-84, April 2007

The life of this snowboarding pioneer, from recreational Surfer (snow surfer) to entrepreneur, is told in comic-book format--an apt match of form and content, as the exhilaration of the sport is well captured by the colorful panel art. An afterword acknowledges that no one knows who invented the first snowboard and gives a broader overview of the sports history. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. --Childrens Literature Comprehensive Database, January 2007

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About the Author

Michael O'Hearn is a Capstone Author

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Capstone Press; 1st edition (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736896430
• ISBN-13: 978-0736896436
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,049,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Explore the World > Other

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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars over rated as an inventor & company, February 22, 2008

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This review is from: Jake Burton Carpenter and the Snowboard (Inventions and Discovery series) (Paperback)

Although I am a complete supporter of anything that promotes the fun & health benefits of snowboarding to kids(hence the 1 star review), I am NEVER a proponent of misleading anyone, especially young influential minds, with incorrect information. Mr Carpenter did NOT invent snowboarding, and is misleading parents and children, all in the attempt to benefit his company. Burton attempts this on so many levels, it is now actually starting to hurt snowboarding, let alone their over priced & under evolved product line!!!