Tony Hawk and His Team: Skateboarding Superstars (Extreme Sports Biographies) [Library Binding]

Lita Sorensen (Author)

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Gr. 5-8. In this brief, accessible title in the Extreme Sports Biographies series, Sorensen describes skateboard superstar Tony Hawk's climb from "hyper, skinny" child skateboard champ to adult legend. Introductory chapters are culled extensively from Hawk's autobiographies, including quotes from Hawk and his family members. Throughout, Sorensen emphasizes that Hawk owes his triumphs as much to fierce determination and the extensive help of family and friends as to natural talent. Supporting sections offer a brief history of the sport, descriptions of Hawk's current Boom Boom Huckjam tour, and feature boxes on female skateboarders and basic skating moves. A mix of photos shows Hawk throughout his career; appended resources include a glossary and a list of the top skating magazines. This high-interest title will draw browsers and reluctant readers as well as student researchers. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1404200703
• ISBN-13: 978-1404200708
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,448,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for any Skateboarder !, July 3, 2007

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This review is from: Tony Hawk and His Team: Skateboarding Superstars (Extreme Sports Biographies) (Library Binding)

I have read this book over and over again , and it never gets old . I am a skateboarder , and it has even helped me improve my skills . It has a page about tricks , like the ollie , grind , and nosegrab . Highly recomended for anyone into extreme sports .