This series captures the excitement and thrill of sports and activities whose appeal lies in speed and a hint of danger -- guaranteed to give participant a rush of adrenalin. Illustrated with spectacular photography throughout, each book is packed with information about the activity, breaking it into sections which look at why take part, where it take places, the equipment needed, competitions, etc. The books are principally aspirational, so focus on the background to the sport rather than 'how do it' but the books do include ideas on how you get started and make any safety concerns absolutely clear.

 

This book is part of a book series called Adrenalin Rush .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Hachette Children's Group .

Anne-Marie Laval was born in the Dordogne region of France but has lived in north London since her early twenties. She has taught French and cookery and enjoys working with young people. She has travelled around France extensively.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Hitting the concrete
• 2: Pioneers of skating
• 3: Conquering the world
• 4: Board meeting
• 5: Equipment and clothing
• 6: Street skating
• 7: Ramping up
• 8: Vert and mega ramps
• 9: Flatland tricks
• 10: Longboard riding
• 11: Going downhill - fast!
• 12: Staying alive
• 13: Skateboard hotspots
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Further information