This series is all about the exhilarating world of extreme sports and what it takes to become a top professional. Each title lists the essential equipment you need and examines the basic skills, before going on to look at the more demanding tricks and stunts. There are also profiles of some of the greatest names in the sport, the biggest competitions in the world and the most fearsome locations that these daring competitors come up against.

Skateboarding Champion opens up the exciting world of skateboarding for young readers. Techniques, moves, facts, stats and pro profiles grab young readers' attention and ensure a thrilling read from cover to cover.

This book is part of a book series called How To Be a .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Hachette Children's Group .

James Nixon is an experienced editor and author of children's books.

This book has the following chapters:

• Section 1: Why skate?
• Section 1: Gear guide
• Section 1: At the skate park
• Section 1: Basic skills
• Section 1: The ollie
• Section 1: Flip tricks
• Section 1: Riding ramps
• Section 1: Grinds and slides
• Section 1: Aerial tricks
• Section 1: Vert riding
• Section 1: The X Games
• Section 1: Making it to the top
• Section 1: Training and fitness
• Section 1: Glossary and further information