Ages 6 to 9 years. This book gives children the inside track on a sport that refuses to stand still! Invented as a way for hockey players to stay fit in summer, in-line skates are now used for street hockey, racing, and even stunning tricks performed on the same ramps that skateboarders use. Full-colour features include: basic movement and balance; safety tips for skating in public areas such as sidewalks; the thrilling world of vertical ramp skating; enjoying a skate with the family.