Ocean in motion! surfing and the science of waves
By: by Paul Mason.
Series: Extreme!
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Mankato, MN
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781429631259; 9781429631457
Subjects: Ocean waves -- Juvenile literature; Ocean currents -- Juvenile literature; Wave-motion, Theory of -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: "Presents the science behind ocean waves and the sport of surfing"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The biggest ride?; title: Where waves come from; title: Friend and foe; title: How waves break; title: Catching a wave; title: Turning; title: Welcome to the Green Room; title: Riding big waves; title: Tow-in surfing; title: Wiping out; title: Water like concrete; title: Brrgh! Ice-cold surfing; title: Ripped away.