Surfing and Windsurfing

by Jamie Poolos

Book Overview

One of the most popular and exciting water sports in the world, surfing has a rich history dating back to at least the eighteenth century. The International Surfing Association estimates there are more than twenty-three million surfers worldwide. Windsurfing's popularity peaked in 1984, but by the mid-1990s, it began a rapid decline. Today, however, the sport is again gaining momentum, and younger generations are learning what a fun and exciting sport...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499435738
• ISBN13: 9781499435733
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8