This high-energy book takes a thorough look at the dynamic science behind skateboards, snowboards, scooters, and inline skates. Keltie Thomas, author of the "How Sports Work" series, gives active young minds a complete rundown of four of today's most popular extreme sports. She uses lively language and illustrations to demystify the science behind these sports. Readers discover how the pros appear to defy gravity in radical aerial stunts, how to maintain their equipment, how to have fun safely, and more. With color photos ...
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This high-energy book takes a thorough look at the dynamic science behind skateboards, snowboards, scooters, and inline skates. Keltie Thomas, author of the "How Sports Work" series, gives active young minds a complete rundown of four of today's most popular extreme sports. She uses lively language and illustrations to demystify the science behind these sports. Readers discover how the pros appear to defy gravity in radical aerial stunts, how to maintain their equipment, how to have fun safely, and more. With color photos throughout, the book also includes stories about the history, invention, and culture of these sports, plus a glossary of technical terms.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.