First Sport is a simple, fun series that gives young readers a first look at popular sports and pastimes. Equipment, basic rules and keeping safe are all looked at, as well as learning more advanced skills and taking part in competitions.

First Sport: Skateboarding describes what it takes to be a top skater. Find out all about basic and more advanced moves and learn about the stunning tricks skaters can pull off.

This book is part of a book series called First Sport .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

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

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What is skateboarding?
• 2: The gear
• 3: Where to skate
• 4: Starting out
• 5: Making turns
• 6: The Ollie
• 7: Flip tricks
• 8: Grinds and slides
• 9: Grabs