The world of skateboarding

Discusses basic skateboarding techniques, board choice and maintenance, safety gear, and terminology, and presents step-by-step instructions for more than ten tricks.

A biography of Tony Hawk, the man who has invented numerous skateboarding moves and interested many, many people in this sport over the past twenty years.

An introduction to two new extreme sports that combine aspects of skateboarding with another sport -- street luge and dirtboarding.

This book describes five skateboarding events in the X Games competition and tells of the athletes who have earned metals in this premier event.

Presents tips for skateboarders on skateboard parts, board choice and maintenance, and clothing and protection, and provides a further-reading list and contact information for related organizations.