Skateboarding

In Skateboarding, readers will learn about the fun hobby that evolved into a sporting spectacle. This 32-page book features real-world photographs, biographies of athletes, comprehension and extension activities, and more to effectively engage students. The Intense Sports series features titles dedicated to exploring the world of extreme recreational activities. Students are able to learn more about the skill, physical exertion, specialized gear, and people who excel at each sport. While readers analyze the text, they ask and answer questions to demonstrate their understanding, and learn interesting facts along the way.

In Skateboarding, readers will learn about the fun hobby that evolved into a sporting spectacle. This 32-page book features real-world photographs, biographies of athletes, comprehension and extension activities, and more to effectively engage students.

Fascinating details and amazing photos add context and perspective to each sport’s overview. Unusual sports such as heliskiing and skydiving are clearly explained, and the text is supplemented by well-chosen graphics. A sequence of three photos in Skateboarding details the steps in an ollie, a basic skateboarding move. An image in Big Wave Surfing offers an underwater view of a duck dive, as a surfer pushes her board safely under the lip of a wave. Each volume offers questions to answer while reading, a set of vocabulary words to look for, and a series of questions to respond to after reading the book. Motocross mentions female stars such as Sue Fish and Tarah Geiger, as well as James “Bubba” Stewart, the first African American to win a major motocross championship. VERDICT These well-written books earn high marks. - School Library Journal