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Ocean in motion! : surfing and the science of waves / Paul Mason.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Fact finders. Extreme!Publication details: Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, 2008.Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781429631259 (lib. bdg.)
  • 1429631252 (lib. bdg.)
  • 9781429631457 (pbk.)
  • 1429631457 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 551.46/3 22
LOC classification:
  • GC211.2 .M36 2008
Contents:
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.
Summary: Examines the science behind ocean waves and the sport of surfing.
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Books Books Riverfield Country Day School Non-fiction 574 Ocean (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Shelved in Non Fiction 574 Ocean T0085759
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Examines the science behind ocean waves and the sport of surfing.

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.

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