A brief overview of the life and career of professional skateboarder Tony Hawk.

Describes the top skateboarders throughout the history of the sport, from those of the 1970s to the top performers of the early 2000s.

"When Lyn-Z sees a challenge, she attacks head on. As a female in a male dominated sport, Lyn-Z has managed to fly high. The tragedy of losing her father at a young age made her fight harder and go bigger. She's now one of the most recognizable women in skateboarding. Complete with high-impact photos, a timeline, glossary, and more. This title is a can't-miss for any action sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided...

This book profiles skateboarding star Tony Hawk, including his youth as the youngest of four children growing up in Serra Mesa, California, his rise to national champion, and his extreme sports tour, Boom Boom HuckJam.

Profiles Jerry Schaeffer of Beulah, North Dakota, and his varied interests, from skateboarding to music, art, and writing.

Traces the skateboarding careers of two of the sport's legends.