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Skateboards
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Aladdin, 2017.
Physical Description
32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Co. Public Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 796.2209 LAKIN | Checked out |
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Published
New York : Aladdin, 2017.
Format
Book
Language
English
Lexile Measure
680
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
Go behind the scenes and learn how craftsman Jake Eshelman makes one-of-a-kind skateboards by hand with this nonfiction book that's full of photographs and illustrations about his process.Jake Eshelman of Side Project Skateboards in Houston, Texas, grew up with a love of skateboarding. After meeting his future wife in college, Jake decided to turn his passion into a career: making one-of-a-kind skateboards from beautiful pieces of found wood. This book gives readers an inside glimpse into Jake's creative process, from wheel to finished wheel! Charts, infographics, and bold photographs make this a picture book for anyone who is curious about how a skateboard is made. This book also features a history of skateboarding, a timeline, and resources to inspire kids to make their own objects by hand.
Reading Level
008-012.
Reading Level
4-6.
Reading Level
680 L,Lexile
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lakin, P. (2017). Skateboards . Aladdin.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lakin, Patricia, 1944-. 2017. Skateboards. Aladdin.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lakin, Patricia, 1944-. Skateboards Aladdin, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lakin, Patricia. Skateboards Aladdin, 2017.
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