Snowboarding (Play-by-Play Series) FROM THE PUBLISHER
Hop on board the sport that's taking the slopes by storm -- snowboarding! Learn about the history, equipment, maneuvers, stunts, and competitions that make it an extreme sport. From sideslipping and carving to riding fakie, jibbing, and catching air, you'll discover the excitement that surrounds snowboarding. Each element of the sport is covered in detail as clear full-color photographs show you the moves, step by step. Don't stay in the chalet. Get ready to ride. Let's go snowboarding!
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature
Are you ready to hit the slopes on a snowboard? First read this how-to book about the sport that is taking the slopes by storm. It starts with basics about the equipment, clothing and where to begin. You will learn the five basic moves that are at the heart of even the trickiest combinations¾the stop, sideslip, traverse, skid and carve. Each move is described step-by-step and accompanied by a color photograph. Once mastered (with a lot of practice), you will want to know how you can compete. There are two freestyle events, the halfpipe and slopestyle, and five race events, the slalom, parallel slalom, giant slalom and super G. Another element of the sport is its colorful history. Snowboarding started in 1965 as a renegade sport. Because the early boards were fast and uncontrollable, most resorts banned the new sport. The author credits Jake Burton, the "Godfather of Snowboarding," with pioneering the significant modifications to the equipment that have elevated snowboarding to its current popularity and Olympic game status. Modern boards are fast, easy to maneuver, safe and affordable. The book gives addresses for more information and further reading, an index and a section called "snowboarding talk" that you must be sure to read. Otherwise, would you know that "nice goofy stance" is a compliment? Part of the "Play by Play" series. 2001, Lerner Sports, $7.95. Ages 8 up. Reviewer:Barbara Kennedy
School Library Journal
Gr 4-6-These titles have been adapted from the "Fundamental Sports" series (Lerner). Differences between the series can be found in the cover photographs, font, and layout. Minor word changes have been made to the texts and in both volumes some end matter has been updated. The numerous, clear, color photographs are the same. Each book covers the history of the sport, positions, equipment, basic moves, rules, the importance of practice, and competitions. The sidebars are word for word the same as the 1995 editions. Like these titles, the "Beginning Sports" series also has been based on the "Fundamental Sports" series (both Lerner) and geared to a younger audience. Libraries should be aware that there are only minor differences among the three series.-Diane Olivo-Posner, Long Beach Public Library, CA Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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