Extreme Skateboarding Moves, Vol. 3

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-5-Each book begins with some interesting background facts and has four brief chapters. No one will be able to learn how to do the moves from the sparse, often confusing text or from the few static photos-nor should anyone attempt to for safety's sake. And speaking of safety, several of the boarders/skaters shown in these titles are not wearing the suggested elbow or knee pads. For more extensive coverage of the sports, try George Sullivan's In-Line Skating: A Complete Guide for Beginners (Cobblehill, 1993), Aldie Chalmers's The Fantastic Book of In-Line Skating (Copper Beech, 1997), and Bill Gutman's Skateboarding (Tor, 1995). Better yet, encourage children to take lessons or find a video presentation.Kate Kohlbeck, Randall School, Waukesha, WI Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Reviewed with Andy Horsley's Skateboarding. Gr. 4-7. Packed with color photos, this book in the Behind the Moves series brings the action and excitement of skateboarding up close for newcomers. It briefly looks at equipment, standard moves, ramp tricks, safety tips, and skate slang. The text is dry, but the format will allow readers to locate information quickly. Although adequate for quick browsing, the books is extremely brief and will appeal most to children just starting out. Serious board enthusiasts, especially teens, can turn to Michael Brooke's Concrete Wave (1999), an excellent, detailed history and overview of the sport. Gillian Engberg
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Gr 2-5-Each book begins with some interesting background facts and has four brief chapters. No one will be able to learn how to do the moves from the sparse, often confusing text or from the few static photos-nor should anyone attempt to for safety's sake. And speaking of safety, several of the boarders/skaters shown in these titles are not wearing the suggested elbow or knee pads. For more extensive coverage of the sports, try George Sullivan's In-Line Skating: A Complete Guide for Beginners (Cobblehill, 1993), Aldie Chalmers's The Fantastic Book of In-Line Skating (Copper Beech, 1997), and Bill Gutman's Skateboarding (Tor, 1995). Better yet, encourage children to take lessons or find a video presentation.-Kate Kohlbeck, Randall School, Waukesha, WI Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.


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