"In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind snowboarding, including how snowboarders gain enough momentum to do gravity-defying tricks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind this exciting extreme sport. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps readers learn more. Children can learn more about the science behind snowboarding using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Snowboarding also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Snowboarding is part of Jump!'s Extreme Sports series"--