Who is Tony Hawk?
Book - 2025
"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"--
- Subjects
- Genres
- Biographies
- Published
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New York, NY :
Penguin Workshop
[2025]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
- Physical Description
- 108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Audience
- Ages 8-12
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
- ISBN
- 9780593751800
9780593751817
- 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.