The Big Book of Climbing: An Illustrated History of Mountaineering, Bouldering, and Beyond by Abadía, Ximo

The Big Book of Climbing: An Illustrated History of Mountaineering, Bouldering, and Beyond

"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing." --Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and...
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Author: Ximo Abadía
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The Big Book of Climbing: An Illustrated History of Mountaineering, Bouldering, and Beyond by Abadía, Ximo

The Big Book of Climbing: An Illustrated History of Mountaineering, Bouldering, and Beyond

$33.26

The Big Book of Climbing: An Illustrated History of Mountaineering, Bouldering, and Beyond

$33.26
Author: Ximo Abadía
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
"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 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 and covers important milestones and fundamental figures in the history of mountaineering.

Author: Ximo Abadía
Publisher: Tra Publishing
Published: 04/22/2025
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 12.20h x 9.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781962098168
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/01/2025 pg. 55
Booklist 03/01/2025 pg. 79

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.

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