Blades, Boards, and Scooters

Take a look at all the radical science behind some of today's most extreme sports!
Keltie Thomas, author of the How Sports Work series, examines the popular mechanics of skateboards, snowboards, scooters, and inline skates. Blades, Boards & Scooters delves into the history of invention and the popular culture that has sprung up around these radical machines.
Kids will discover:
* that scooters (a roller skate nailed to the bottom of a crate) rolled onto the scene long before inline skates were ever invented
* how x-treme skaters, skateboarders, and snowboarders appear to defy gravity in radical aerial stunts
* how skate parks are designed for the ultimate ride
* the mechanics of how blades and boards work
* how to keep their equipment in top condition
* the rules of the road
* how to safely have fun on these x-treme machines
Features include:
Zoom in on the Mechanics: Lively language and layouts demystify the mechanics of blading and boarding.
Grease Monkey Zone: Helpful maintenance tips motivate kids to get gunky.
That's Radical: Incredible stories about the history, invention, science, and culture of these popular sports.
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