Pop-up Tour de France: The World's Greatest Bike Race

The story of one of sport’s most amazing events—the Tour de France—is told in both words and images in this impressively vibrant pop-up history. Invoking the sense of freedom and adventure that cycling brings to people of all ages, this visual chronicle uses eight intricate, colorful 3-D scenes to illustrate the unique traditions, strategies, and heroism of the annual quest for the yellow jersey. Pop-up scenes tracing the development of the bicycle through history, a revolving wheel explaining the roles of various team members and racing officials, and a map of France that tracks the Tour’s progress all encourage readers to embark on a journey of discovery.

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Pop-up Tour de France: The World's Greatest Bike Race

The story of one of sport’s most amazing events—the Tour de France—is told in both words and images in this impressively vibrant pop-up history. Invoking the sense of freedom and adventure that cycling brings to people of all ages, this visual chronicle uses eight intricate, colorful 3-D scenes to illustrate the unique traditions, strategies, and heroism of the annual quest for the yellow jersey. Pop-up scenes tracing the development of the bicycle through history, a revolving wheel explaining the roles of various team members and racing officials, and a map of France that tracks the Tour’s progress all encourage readers to embark on a journey of discovery.

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Pop-up Tour de France: The World's Greatest Bike Race

Pop-up Tour de France: The World's Greatest Bike Race

by Pamela Pease
Pop-up Tour de France: The World's Greatest Bike Race

Pop-up Tour de France: The World's Greatest Bike Race

by Pamela Pease

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Overview

The story of one of sport’s most amazing events—the Tour de France—is told in both words and images in this impressively vibrant pop-up history. Invoking the sense of freedom and adventure that cycling brings to people of all ages, this visual chronicle uses eight intricate, colorful 3-D scenes to illustrate the unique traditions, strategies, and heroism of the annual quest for the yellow jersey. Pop-up scenes tracing the development of the bicycle through history, a revolving wheel explaining the roles of various team members and racing officials, and a map of France that tracks the Tour’s progress all encourage readers to embark on a journey of discovery.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780966943375
Publisher: Paintbox Press, LLC
Publication date: 06/01/2009
Pages: 20
Product dimensions: 11.70(w) x 11.70(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Pamela Pease is a former sportswear designer, the founder of Paintbox Press, LLC, and the author of Derby Day and Macy's on Parade! She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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