This Is Skateboarding

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What is This Is Skateboarding about?

Discover how skateboarding grew from a street pastime into a worldwide movement and Olympic sport. Explore famous skateparks, learn about ramps, rails and spectacular tricks, and meet the skaters, activists and champions who helped shape its history. From Los Angeles streets to skate scenes across the globe, this lively guide also looks at skateboarding’s influence on fashion, art, music and urban design. Packed with fascinating facts and colourful illustrations, it celebrates creativity, courage, community and the freedom to ride.

About the author

Hannah Wilson is a talented author who loves writing fun and engaging books for children. Her stories are filled with adventure, imagination, and interesting characters that make reading exciting. Hannah enjoys inspiring young readers to explore new worlds through her books and hopes every child finds joy in the magic of reading.