Famous Firsts (Large Print 16pt) Book

What do snowboarding, BMX, water skiing, and cheerleading have in common? They are all activities that were invented by innovative and imaginative Americans. These cool ways to get moving began as fun ideas, then developed into wildly popular international sports. Who were the groundbreaking Americans that were courageous enough to take a risk and share their passions with the world? And how did they come up with their ideas? Famous Firsts answers these questions and lets readers in on many little-known facts. Did you know that in the 1700s surfers used to hang-ten on 100-pound trees? That the first cheerleader was a man with a plan? That snowboarding was set in motion during a Minnesota snowstorm when a little girl wanted to surf? Readers will also hear from famous contemporary athletes who have added their own radical twists and firsts to the different sports. Famous Firsts features photos of and personal stories from American athletes including skateboard legends Tony Hawk, Tony Alva, and Alan ''Ollie'' Gelfand, BMX pros Mat Hoffman and Cory Coffey, skate and snowboard phenom Shaun White, University of Maryland cheerleader and Survivor cast member Penny Ramsey, pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton, and Libby Riddles, the first woman to ever win the Iditarod. Once readers learn about the origins of these unique sports and activities, they'll be inspired to get moving! The book includes a bonus section with tips on creating your own game or sport! Who knows? Maybe it'll be the next popular way to get moving!