Are you ready to get stoked about surfing? Shortboard surfing is one of the most popular types of surfing around the world. What are you waiting for? Dive in and learn all about how to catch your first wave on a shortboard. Features include author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, note to parents and educators, suggested websites, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.