A kindergarten-level introduction to the self-propelled vehicles known as skateboards, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their decks and trucks. Provided by publisher.

Includes webography. Includes index.

Time to go! -- Smooth tricks -- Wood and metal -- Gripping the deck -- Pushing off -- Skater safety -- What do skateboards do? -- Go, skateboard, go! -- Picture a skateboard -- Words to know -- Read more -- Websites -- Index.