Synopses & Reviews
Amazing Athletes introduces young readers to some of sport's greatest superstars. Follow each athlete's career from its beginning to discover how each of these successful competitors worked their way to the top of their sport. When extreme skateboarder Tony Hawk completed the 900, spinning two and a half times in the air before landing, he made sports history. A professional skateboarder from the age of fourteen, Hawk has won competition after competition, has started his own company, and has become a hero to millions of young skateboarding fans around the world.
Synopsis
When extreme skateboarder Tony Hawk completed the 900, spinning two and a half times in the air before landing, he made sports history. A professional skateboarder from the age of fourteen, Hawk has won competition after competition, has started his own company, and has become a hero to millions of young skateboarding fans around the world.
Table of Contents
The greatest trick -- Skateboarding to the rescue -- Getting noticed -- The pro -- Skating and family -- The wish list -- Career highlights.