Skateboard Mom


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What kind of mom swipes her son's new skateboard? A SKATEBOARDING MOM, of course! Will her son ever get his skateboard back? More importantly, what will mother and son learn about each other as they "roll" through this high-energy, heart-warming book? This charming parent-child story will delight all ages.




Skateboard Mom


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An eight-year-old boy gets a skateboard for his birthday, but when his mom tries it out, she has so much fun that she won't give it back.




Skateboarding


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Charts, diagrams, and other graphics help explain the science behind this thrilling sport. Readers won't even notice that they're learning valuable science concepts. The physics, biomechanics, and psychology aspects of the sport are all richly detailed. Readers will learn about training and injuries as well.




Skateboards


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Skateboards are not just popular in America, they are popular in England, China, and Japan as well. This book will help readers understand how raw materials are made into skateboards in factories from California to China.




Miracle at the Plate


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A classic sports story from bestselling author Matt Christopher.




Skateboard Tough


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As soon as Brett Thyson steps on "The Lizard", the mysterious skateboard he unearthed in his backyard, he can feel its power. It glides smoothly and effortlessly, but Brett can't shake off the feeling that there's something not quite right about it.




Skater Baby


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In this hilarious picture book debut, a precocious baby sneaks away from her mom, snags a skateboard, and begins one heck of a daring (and disruptive) joyride through the park! Mom wants her precious little bundle to have some good, safe fun at the park—but Baby has other plans. While her mom isn't looking, the baby crawls away and finds a skateboard. As Skater Baby goes on a fun-filled joyride through the park, she continues to pass one distracted, unsuspecting adult after another and snags something new from each of them (like an umbrella, a clown's nose, and even an unsupervised dog). While her haul steadily grows, so does the crowd of adults who are chasing after. But no one seems to be able to catch the daredevil tyke. And wait, is Skater Baby heading for the huge, scary Mega Ramp?




Skinner's Banks


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Cale Finch has just won second place in a skateboarding competition when he's ambushed on his way home by a member of a rival crew, the Mental Posse. They steal the money that Cale was going to use to replace his broken skateboard. Cale feels embarrassed by what happened, so he doesn't tell anyone right away. Eventually, Mark Skinner, an older skater, finds out, and offers to help Cale get the money back. But before he does, tragedy strikes and Mark is killed in a car accident. Cale has to deal with the loss of his friend and hero -- and find the courage to stand up to the bullies himself.




I've Got the No-Skateboard Blues


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Tyler's parents are tired of his recklessness. Not only are they refusing to replace the skateboard he broke, they are making him pay for other things he has destroyed around the house. Will Tyler get his hands on a board before the big contest, or will he have the no-skateboard blues?




Adam and Andrea Learn and Grow


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