{"product_id":"surfing-9783791376479","title":"Surfing","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith energy, color, and a sense of adventure, this vibrant volume draws young readers into the fascinating world of surfing--its history, its culture, and its irresistible spirit.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the first wave riders in Polynesia to today's world-class athletes chasing record-breaking swells, this book shows how surfing has always been more than a sport--it's a way of life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders discover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaves form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow early societies like those in Hawaii wove surfing into everyday life, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the practice spread around the world--from California and Australia to France, Indonesia, and beyond. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlong the way, it introduces larger-than-life figures like Duke Kahanamoku, Miki Dora, Rell Sunn, and Kelly Slater, and explores how surfing intersects with music, film, fashion, activism, and even skateboarding. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also dives into topics like environmental awareness, gender equality, and the thrill of finding the perfect wave. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGazhole's illustrations are energetic and full of movement, blending dynamic full-page scenes with lively diagrams and comic-style panels. They capture the rhythm of the sea, the spirit of surf culture, and the personalities of iconic surfers with sun-soaked charm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSurfing's cool, free-spirited energy makes this journey especially captivating for today's readers--whether they're seasoned wave-chasers or brand-new to the sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raphaël Krafft,Jérémy Lemarié\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prestel Junior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 11.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783791376479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJérémy Lemarié\u003c\/b\u003e is a researcher and writer whose work focuses on human movement, nature, and cultural connection. He has conducted fieldwork in the United States and Polynesia and has taught subjects including economics, tourism, and cultural anthropology at universities in Hawaii, Paris, and Reims, France, where he lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaphaël Krafft\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance journalist who lives in the Alpes-Maritimes region of Europe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGazhole\u003c\/b\u003e is a French illustrator known for his work on projects like \u003ci\u003eWomen Also Made History\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Odysseys - The Legend of King Arthur\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rapha\u0026#195;\u0026#171;l Krafft \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47712162480285,"sku":"9783791376479","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_faed5c2f-edf5-49bc-8487-0a8a73b25704.jpg?v=1773171873","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/surfing-9783791376479","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}