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Who is Tony Hawk? / by Steve Korté ; illustrated by Andrew Thomson.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
Formatted Contents Note:	Who is Tony Hawk? -- Full of energy -- A history of skateboarding -- More than a hobby -- Going professional -- A quick retirement -- Troubling times -- Extreme games -- Landing a -- Branching out -- Still skating.
Summary, etc.:	"Tony Hawk, also known as "Birdman," knew from an early age that he was special. Using skateboarding as an outlet for his excess energy, he became a professional skateboarder by age fourteen. He then went on to be named the National Skateboard Association world champion for twelve consecutive years. Among other notable "firsts," Tony Hawk became the first skateboarder to land a "900" trick, earning him the title as the pioneer of modern vertical skateboarding. Although he is known for his skateboarding, he is also an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, and founder of the Skatepark Project, which builds skateparks in underprivileged neighborhoods. Young readers can learn more about the man who ushered in the era of modern skateboarding in this exciting book"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.