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The Art and Science of Skateboarding

by Monika Davies

Skateboarding through a STEAM lens

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Skateboarding through a STEAM lens

Monika Davies connects skateboarding with the ideas behind its tricks and equipment, including the physics involved and the design of decks, wheels, and trucks. Real-world examples, factoids, and sidebars organize the material as informational nonfiction, while a hands-on challenge introduces the engineering design process. The book also includes career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields, linking the subject to professional paths. Its coverage brings together science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math through a familiar sport.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers curious about skateboarding and how its equipment works
  • Students exploring science and engineering through real-world examples
  • Makerspace activities and introductory STEAM projects

Themes

Skateboard design and physicsEngineering design processSTEAM careers and applications

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Book overview

Learn about the science behind skateboarding! From the physics behind skateboard tricks, to the design of the skateboard's deck, wheels, and trucks, this high-interest book uses real-world examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
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