Did you know?
- Some historians believe surfing began more than 1,000 years ago in Polynesia.
- Ancient Hawaiian chiefs sometimes showed their skill and status through surfing.
- The word "skateboard" did not exist until the 20th century.
Extreme sports books for ages 0–2 show cool skateboard tricks, impossible surf moves and tricked out bike jumps through simple words and illustrations. These books offer young children an early look at some of the world's most exciting sports, keeping them engaged with fast-paced action.
Try Epic for FreeFamilies and educators can use books about extreme sports with ages 0–2 to introduce movement words such as jumping, climbing, balancing and riding. Talking about what athletes are doing helps connect the action in the book to movements young children are learning to do themselves.
Books about extreme sports are a good fit for ages 0–2 because they are full of dramatic movement. Even very young children are often drawn to images of people soaring through the air, riding fast or performing unusual physical feats.
Look for books with clear photographs or illustrations that emphasize movement and action. Strong selections focus on simple, recognizable activities rather than explaining the sports in detail.
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