{"product_id":"the-big-book-of-climbing-an-illustrated-history-of-mountaineering-bouldering-and-beyond-9781962098168","title":"The Big Book of Climbing: An Illustrated History of Mountaineering, Bouldering, and Beyond","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing.\" --Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eRich in historical, practical, and naturalistic information, \u003ci\u003e The Big Book of Climbing\u003c\/i\u003e details basic concepts of this practice, which has gained great popularity in recent years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWho were the first people to reach the summits of the world's highest mountains? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What materials did they use? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Where are the tallest mountains located? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When did sport climbing emerge? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What is bouldering? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Brimming with incredible feats, stories of overcoming obstacles, and a wealth of information, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Climbing \u003c\/i\u003eincludes 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ximo Abadía\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tra Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.20h x 9.70w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781962098168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2025 pg. 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2025 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXimo 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Ximo Abad\u0026#195;\u0026#173;a \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47493725880477,"sku":"9781962098168","price":37.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a807c13a-7c8f-4b8b-9815-309d881c2764.jpg?v=1766123548","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-big-book-of-climbing-an-illustrated-history-of-mountaineering-bouldering-and-beyond-9781962098168","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}