Who Is Tony Hawk?

Kort, Steve; Who Hq

ISBN 10: 0593751809 / ISBN 13: 9780593751800

Verlag: Penguin Young Readers Group, 2025

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0593751809I2N00

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Learn about the life and legacy of American skateboard legend Tony Hawk and what makes him one of the most celebrated skateboarders of all time!

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.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Steve Korté has written more than 70 books, many featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and other characters from the world of DC Comics. Steve was an editor at DC for over 25 years and edited hundreds of books, including 75 Years of DC Comics, winner of the 2011 Eisner Award; Wonder Woman: The Complete History, winner of the 2001 Eisner Award; and Jack Cole and Plastic Man, winner of the 2002 Harvey Award. Steve lives in New York City with his husband Bill and his super-cat Duke.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Who Is Tony Hawk?
Verlag: Penguin Young Readers Group
Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
Einband: Paperback
Illustrator: Thomson, Andrew
Zustand: As New
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket