Engineering a Totally Rad Skateboard

Max Axiom Super Scientist #13

by Tammy Enz

Max Axiom has a mission. His nephew Nick wants to take his skateboarding skills to the next level, but he needs a new board to accomplish his dreams. Join Max as he uses the engineering process to design and build a totally rad skateboard.

Genres: Science

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[wildct2003]

Good for basic engineering method

[Barbara]

Relying on his engineering skills, Max Axiom helps his nephew and his friends to design a better skateboard. The youngsters want a board that carves tighter, catches more air, and turns tighter and quicker. After making modifications and trying out his ideas, Max goes make to the drawing board and makes even more plans. The graphic novel depiction of Max's inventions makes the engineering plans easy to see and understand--plus this is practical science.