Ocean in motion! : surfing and the science of waves /
Paul Mason.
- Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, 2008.
- 32 p. : col. ill ; 22 cm.
- Fact finders. Extreme! .
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
The biggest ride? -- Where waves come from -- Friend and foe -- How waves break -- Catching a wave -- Turning -- Welcome to the Green Room -- Riding big waves -- Tow-in surfing -- Wiping out -- Water like concrete -- Brr! Ice-cold surfing -- Ripped away.
Examines the science behind ocean waves and the sport of surfing.