Steve Korté
Who Is Tony Hawk?
A solid, energetic intro to extreme sports that captures the grit of learning a skill without getting bogged down in celebrity gossip.
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by Mabel Robinson
Nonfiction · ages 8–12 · 720L · 2018
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by Hildi Kang
Picture book · ages 5–9 · 650L · 2011
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