The Big Book of Climbing

Name: The Big Book of Climbing
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781962098168
Price: 46.99 NZD
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By Ximo Abadia

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"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing." —Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction Rich in historical, practical, and naturalistic information, The Big Book of Climbing details basic concepts of this practice, which... Read More

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The Big Book of Climbing

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"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing." —Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year

BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction

Rich in historical, practical, and naturalistic information, The Big Book of Climbing details basic concepts of this practice, which has gained great popularity in recent years.

Who were the first people to reach the summits of the world’s highest mountains?

What materials did they use?

Where are the tallest mountains located?

When did sport climbing emerge?

What is bouldering?

From the rugged beauty of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to the remote landscapes of Patagonia's Fitz Roy, the towering peaks of Everest in the Himalayas to Europe's iconic Mont Blanc, this large-format illustrated work explores the evolution, beauty, and history of climbing.

Brimming with incredible feats, stories of overcoming obstacles, and a wealth of information, The Big Book of Climbing includes information on how to ascend a peak in different seasons and with various types of climbs. It covers important milestones and fundamental figures in the history of mountaineering.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781962098168

Publisher: TRA Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 April 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: TRA Publishing

Illustration: 94 Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 311.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ximo Abadia

About the Author

Ximo Abadía is an illustrator, graphic designer, and climbing enthusiast. His passion for drawing began as a young boy doodling on his desk in class. Now an internationally recognized author and illustrator of children’s books, graphic novels, and comics, his illustrations have appeared at prestigious fairs and festivals like Bologna and Angoulême. Originally from Alicante, he currently lives in Madrid.