Publisher's Synopsis
Skateboarding has ebbed and flowed in popularity over the past 50 years. But since it was added to the Summer Olympics in 2020, it's back in the spotlight--and daring readers are going to wonder how they can get to the vert ramp! In this book, readers follow the path of some skateboarding legends, from skating in the streets to the biggest stages in the sport. Full-color photographs capture big moves and moments, inspiring readers to keep working hard and learning safely. The risk to go pro is a big one, and this encouraging but realistic volume reaches even reluctant and struggling readers.
