Mary Boone has skydived, ridden an elephant, and baked cricket cookies - all in the name of research for books and magazine articles. She lives in Tacoma, Washington, and has written more than 60 nonfiction books for young readers.

This exciting book introduces readers to surfing, including its history and growth, rules and events, and the equipment athletes need. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.