This introductory guide to skateboarding will have kids doing ollies, grinds, and verts in no time! Aspiring skateboarders can experience the adventurous world of boarding with these detailed instructions, which include killer original photography and illustrations. Tips and techniques for both beginners and experts alike explain everything they need to know, from safety to board maintenance. Learn how to locate the best equipment so they can skate just like their heroes. Features shots of professional skaters and information on the history of skating. Before you know it, your child will be skating like a pro!

Author Biography

Clive Gifford is a highly experienced, award-winning journalist and author with over 70 books in print and more than 800 features and stories written for adults and children. He is passionate about sports and has written books on football, the Olympics, and various adrenaline sports. Books he has written for DK include Skateboarding and Eyewitness: Media & Communication.