Ages 6 to 9 years. This book shows children how to get moving! What began as a way for surfers to practice on land has become a popular sport. Skateboarding combines balance, dexterity, and invention and is constantly evolving. Full-colour photographs and concise text detail: anatomy and care of the board and safety equipment; basics of motions and balance for the first-time skater; all the building blocks of skating tricks explained, including ollies, kickturns, grinds, slides, spins, rock n' roll, and many more; both streetstyle and vertical skating covered.