Shaun White


Book Description

This informative volume provides a biographical overview of the life of two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder, Shaun White. Shaun has been riding boards since he was four years old, first a boogie board in the California surf, then a skateboard on his brother's ramp in the backyard, and finally a snowboard. He was so talented that, at seven years old, his parents entered him in his first amateur snowboarding contest, which he won. At thirteen he turned pro. Snowboarding was just the tip of the iceberg for this talented athlete. He soon also went pro in skateboarding and earned the nickname "The Flying Tomato," from his mentor, skateboarder Tony Hawk. Your readers will be inspired.




Shaun White


Book Description

This title focuses on Shaun White and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.




Shaun White


Book Description

After the 2010 Winter Olympics, Shaun White was famous around the world. This fearless young man is a pioneer in the sport of snowboarding. Not everyone knows how Shaun got started in this sport, however. As a young child, he overcame great challenges just to be able to walk normally. Now he not only walks, but he makes flying through the air on his snowboard look easy. Shaun is much more than an Olympic snowboarder, though. His day-to-day life is filled with exciting hobbies, meaningful charity work, and a desire to keep setting and accomplishing even more goals. Find out how practice makes perfect in this bright biography about a boarding legend.




Shaun White, 2nd Edition


Book Description

On snowboarder Shaun White's first run on the halfpipe at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, he set the high score and secured the gold medal. On his second run, which people called a "victory lap," Shaun set an even higher score to destroy the competition. But Shaun is more than a two-time Olympic snowboarding champion. He's also a world-class skateboarder. As the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games, Shaun is the biggest star in two sports. Learn more about his high-flying skills and unique personality.




Shaun White


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Whether he's flying up a half-pipe on his skateboard or whizzing through the air on a gold-medal snowboard run, Shaun White is one of the most exciting athletes in the world. In a competition, or making a public appearance, White's bright-red hair makes him hard to miss. Author John Albert Torres explains that there is more to White than his stunts and fame, such as his work with St. Jude's Children's Hospital and his goal to encourage kids to make healthier choices.




Shaun White


Book Description

A biography on the life and accomplishments of snowboarder Shaun White, the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games.




Tiger Woods (Revised Edition)


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Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion golfer Tiger Woods.




Maria Sharapova (Revised Edition)


Book Description

Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon tennis championship when she was just 17 years old. When she won the French Open eight years later, Maria became the tenth woman in history to complete a career Grand Slam by winning all four major tennis tournaments. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Maria's movie-star looks have helped make her one of the most popular sports figures in the world. But she's proven time after time that she's more than just a pretty face. Learn more about this stylish star at the top of her game.




Shaun White


Book Description

Highlights the life and career of the Olympic gold medal snowboarder.




Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2nd Revised Edition)


Book Description

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been auto-racing royalty since he was born. Dale Jr. won NASCAR's biggest race, the Daytona 500, in 2004. Then he did it again in 2014. Find out more about this racing hero.