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4-6Atomic series.
This overview of skateboarding gives the sport's history and highlights some standout athletes, and it will probably appeal more to new fans than hardcore skateboarding enthusiasts. The many exciting, up-to-date photographs and abundance of interesting sidebars will draw in reluctant readers, although the busy design and diagonally set text may prove distracting for some. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.