Extreme Skateboarding Moves (Behind the Moves (Capstone)) [Library Binding]

Freimuth (Author), Jeri (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Behind the Moves (Capstone)

Discusses the sport of extreme skateboarding, including the moves and safety issues involved with the sport.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5-Each book begins with some interesting background facts and has four brief chapters. No one will be able to learn how to do the moves from the sparse, often confusing text or from the few static photos-nor should anyone attempt to for safety's sake. And speaking of safety, several of the boarders/skaters shown in these titles are not wearing the suggested elbow or knee pads. For more extensive coverage of the sports, try George Sullivan's In-Line Skating: A Complete Guide for Beginners (Cobblehill, 1993), Aldie Chalmers's The Fantastic Book of In-Line Skating (Copper Beech, 1997), and Bill Gutman's Skateboarding (Tor, 1995). Better yet, encourage children to take lessons or find a video presentation.
Kate Kohlbeck, Randall School, Waukesha, WI
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Reviewed with Andy Horsley's Skateboarding.

Gr. 4-7. Packed with color photos, this book in the Behind the Moves series brings the action and excitement of skateboarding up close for newcomers. It briefly looks at equipment, standard moves, ramp tricks, safety tips, and skate slang. The text is dry, but the format will allow readers to locate information quickly. Although adequate for quick browsing, the books is extremely brief and will appeal most to children just starting out. Serious board enthusiasts, especially teens, can turn to Michael Brooke's Concrete Wave (1999), an excellent, detailed history and overview of the sport. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Capstone Press (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736807837
• ISBN-13: 978-0736807838
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,679,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, February 22, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Extreme Skateboarding Moves (Behind the Moves (Capstone)) (Library Binding)

This is the one of best skateboarding books I ever read in my life. It's got some great moves that alot of famous and non-famous skaters use. I gave it a "4 star" because it doesn't have many pictures, but it's still good and it'll probably suit any skateboarding fan....