Blades, Boards and Scooters (Popular Mechanics for Kids) - Hardcover

Thomas, Keltie

9781894379458: Blades, Boards and Scooters (Popular Mechanics for Kids)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1894379454 ISBN 13: 9781894379458

Publisher: Maple Tree Pr, 2003

Examines the dynamic science behind skateboards, snowboards, scooters, and inline skates, delving into the history, science, and popular culture behind these radical inventions. Simultaneous.

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Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

Keltie Thomas is a passionate sports fan and award-winning children's science writer and editor. Keltie is a former editor of Owl magazine and is the author of How Hockey Works, the Ontario Library Association Silver Birch award nominee.

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