Welcome to skateboarding, where self-expression rules, adventures are wild and every ramp or rail is an exciting new ride! Join us on a whirlwind journey to celebrate the rise of the global skateboarding scene, from the streets of LA to its first Olympic Games! Check out iconic skateparks and gravity-defying tricks. Meet trailblazers, activists and medal-winning champions, and discover how skateboarding has influenced everything from shoes to art and urban design. Written in consultation with Neil Ellis from Skateboard GB and illustrated by artist and skateboarder Peter Phobia. Gold title - Over 85 million skateboarders worldwide! - Discover the evolution of skateboarding from the streets of LA to its present-day popularity - Featuring tips and tricks to encourage self-expression, creativity and skills so kids can bring their own skateboarding journey to life - Fully illustrated by skateboarder Peter Phobia, and consultancy from Skateboard GB member Neil Ellis Competition: my first;1000;silver;how to train your;skate;the;world;seventies;board;tricks;locals only;life changing magic of;skateboarding;and the city;occupation skateboarder. by;jack;francis;boyd;hugh holland;tony hawk;karl watson;jonathan mehring;mackenzie eisenhour;professor iain borden;sky brown.