On the Halfpipe With...Tony Hawk Contributor(s): Christopher, Matt (Author) |
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ISBN: 0316142239 ISBN-13: 9780316142236 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $8.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2001 Annotation: Delving into the life of skateboarding sensation Tony Hawk, this biography examines how he began skateboarding at age nine and his performance at the 1999 ESPN X Games, where he astonished viewers by performing a trick thought impossible to do. Illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Skateboarding - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 00056687 |
Lexile Measure: 1130 |
Series: Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf |
Physical Information: 0.26" H x 5.06" W x 7.36" (0.18 lbs) 96 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 67173 Reading Level: 7.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Tony Hawk is a skateboarding sensation. At the 1999 ESPN X Games, he astonished viewers by performing a 900, a trick thought impossible to do. But astonishing people was nothing new for Hawk. Since taking up skateboarding at age nine, he's almost single-handedly revolutionized the sport. Whether dominating vert competitions, inventing new tricks, or providing a positive role model for young skaters, Hawk's sheer athleticism and dedication have helped change the way skateboarding is viewed by the general public. |