Bibliograph

Skateboards, by Patricia Lakin

Type

Label

Skateboards, by Patricia Lakin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

008-012

resource.interestGradeLevel

4-6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Skateboards

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

951071037

Responsibility statement

by Patricia Lakin

Series statement

Made by Hand, 1

Summary

Go behind the scenes and learn how craftsman Jake Eshelman makes one-of-a-kind skateboards by hand with this nonfiction book that's full of photographs and illustrations about his process.Jake Eshelman of Side Project Skateboards in Houston, Texas, grew up with a love of skateboarding. After meeting his future wife in college, Jake decided to turn his passion into a career: making one-of-a-kind skateboards from beautiful pieces of found wood. This book gives readers an inside glimpse into Jake's creative process, from wheel to finished wheel! Charts, infographics, and bold photographs make this a picture book for anyone who is curious about how a skateboard is made. This book also features a history of skateboarding, a timeline, and resources to inspire kids to make their own objects by hand

Target audience

juvenile

Classification