Go behind the scenes and learn how craftsman Jake Eshelman makes one-of-a-kind skateboards by hand with this nonfiction book that's full of photographs and illustrations about his process.

Jake Eshelman of Side Project Skateboards in Houston, Texas, grew up with a love of skateboarding. After meeting his future wife in college, Jake decided to turn his passion into a career: making one-of-a-kind skateboards from beautiful pieces of found wood. This book gives readers an inside glimpse into Jake's creative process, from wheel to finished wheel! Charts, infographics, and bold photographs make this a picture book for anyone who is curious about how a skateboard is made. This book also features a history of skateboarding, a timeline, and resources to inspire kids to make their own objects by hand.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Published: 02/07/2017
ISBN: 9781481448338
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.00w x 0.40d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 12/01/2016 pg. 140
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2016
Booklist 12/01/2016 pg. 49
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 203 - Recommended, Satisfactory