Skate! (Extreme Sports): Your Guide to Inline, Aggressive, Vert, Street, Roller Hockey, Speed Skating, Dance, Fitness Training, and More - Softcover

Book 7 of 7: Extreme Sports

Shafran, Michael; National Geographic Kids

 
9780792251071: Skate! (Extreme Sports): Your Guide to Inline, Aggressive, Vert, Street, Roller Hockey, Speed Skating, Dance, Fitness Training, and More

Synopsis

Packing an enormous amount of information into 64 pages, Michael Shafran gives kids an enticing introduction to the fastest-growing extreme sport among young people.

The book looks at all kinds of inline skating–blading, aggressive, vert, street, speed, roller hockey, and more–presenting the fundamentals, special moves, and required gear for each. Full-colour photos capture pros executing awesome stunts. Young enthusiasts will discover what " black ice" and " face plant" mean, see how to do Chad Hedrick' s hot new " double push, " and learn how to stay safe while enjoying the sport.

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About the Author

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.

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