Surfing and Windsurfing (16)
One of the most popular and exciting water sports in the world, surfing has a rich history dating back to at least the eighteenth century. The International Surfing Association estimates there are more than twenty-three million surfers worldwide. Windsurfing's popularity peaked in 1984, but by the mid-1990s, it began a rapid decline. Today, however, the sport is again gaining momentum, and younger generations are learning what a fun and exciting sport it is. Readers will learn the history of both sports, the skills and equipment needed to participate in them, and how to surf and windsurf safely.
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SeriesSports to the Extreme
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ManufacturerRosen and PowerKids
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PublisherRosen Central
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Publisher or imprintRosen Central
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AuthorPoolos, J.
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ISBN-13978-1-4994-3573-3
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size7 1/4" x 9 1/4"
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Reading Interest4,5,6,7,8,9
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# of Pages48
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Dewey Decimal797.3
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Guided Reading LevelS
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Date Published2016
One of the most popular and exciting water sports in the world, surfing has a rich history dating back to at least the eighteenth century. The International Surfing Association estimates there are more than twenty-three million surfers worldwide. Windsurfing's popularity peaked in 1984, but by the mid-1990s, it began a rapid decline. Today, however, the sport is again gaining momentum, and younger generations are learning what a fun and exciting sport it is. Readers will learn the history of both sports, the skills and equipment needed to participate in them, and how to surf and windsurf safely.