Mason, Paul.

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! . - Fact finders. Extreme! .

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.

4.7 Follett Library Resources. 3-6 Follett Library Resources.

1429631252 (lib. bdg.) 1429631457 (pbk.) 9781429631259 (lib. bdg.) 9781429631457 (pbk.)

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Ocean currents--Juvenile literature.
Ocean waves--Juvenile literature.
Wave-motion, Theory of--Juvenile literature.
Ocean currents.
Ocean waves.
Waves.
Ocean currents.
Ocean waves.
Waves.

GC211.2 / .M36 2008

551.46/3