Concrete Wave - The History of Skateboarding (Hardcover, Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.)

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Skateboarding has been an integral part of the youth experience for over 40 years. Here, for the first time, is the amazing history of this exhilarating sport. From its early beginnings with clay wheels to modern-day manufacturing, The Concrete Wave captures the spirit of the sport. Foreword by skate legend Rodney Mullen and an exclusive interview with world champion Tony Hawk.