This title focuses on Shaun White and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This informative volume provides a biographical overview of the life of two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder, Shaun White. Shaun has been riding boards since he was four years old, first a boogie board in the California surf, then a skateboard on his brother's ramp in the backyard, and finally a snowboard. He was so talented that, at seven years old, his parents entered him in his first amateur snowboarding contest, which he won. At thirteen he turned pro. Snowboarding was just the tip of the iceberg for this talented athlete. He soon also went pro in skateboarding and earned the nickname "The Flying Tomato," from his mentor, skateboarder Tony Hawk. Your readers will be inspired.

Whether he's flying up a half-pipe on his skateboard or whizzing through the air on a gold-medal snowboard run, Shaun White is one of the most exciting athletes in the world. In a competition, or making a public appearance, White's bright-red hair makes him hard to miss. Author John Albert Torres explains that there is more to White than his stunts and fame, such as his work with St. Jude's Children's Hospital and his goal to encourage kids to make healthier choices.

After the 2010 Winter Olympics, Shaun White was famous around the world. This fearless young man is a pioneer in the sport of snowboarding. Not everyone knows how Shaun got started in this sport, however. As a young child, he overcame great challenges just to be able to walk normally. Now he not only walks, but he makes flying through the air on his snowboard look easy. Shaun is much more than an Olympic snowboarder, though. His day-to-day life is filled with exciting hobbies, meaningful charity work, and a desire to keep setting and accomplishing even more goals. Find out how practice makes perfect in this bright biography about a boarding legend.

"A biography about Olympic gold medallist snowboarder Shaun White. Find out how he started snowboarding and skateboarding, and what he plans to do in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Olympic gold medal-winning snowboarder who has also won many medals at the Summer and Winter X Games.

A biography on the life and accomplishments of snowboarder Shaun White, the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games.