Would you have the guts to bomb down a slope? Carving through powder. Hitting extreme tricks on a half-pipe. Snow spraying everywhere. What a rush! Snowboarding is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant readers get detailed knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to succeed at this extreme sport. Action-packed photography, leveled text, and infographics galore make for high-interest pleasure reading. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.