Rock and Ice Climbing

by Therese M. Shea

Overview

Pairing the extreme risk taker with some of nature’s most remarkable—and challenging—formations, the sports of rock and ice climbing demand much of those who dare to attempt them. But for those with the patience and endurance to master the proper techniques, these outdoor sports are proof that great risk can yield great reward. This volume prepares readers interested in pursuing these exhilarating activities by providing a full rundown on the basics of climbing as well as the equipment and skills required. Readers will learn how to begin training and how teamwork and dedication can help them conquer the greatest heights.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499435597
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2015
Series:	Sports to the Extreme Series
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	733,897
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Up for the Challenge 7

Chapter 2 Equipped and Ready 12

Chapter 3 Tackling the Wall 19

Chapter 4 Getting Started 27

Chapter 5 Competition Climbing 34

Glossary 40

For More Information 41

For Further Reading 43

Bibliography 44

Index 46

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 5–8—These overviews offer action shots and interesting facts, including a look at each sport's history. Readers will discover that surfing is tied to ancient Polynesian and Hawaiian cultures and that kiteboarding's origins date to kites in ancient China. Skydiving introduces innovator Georgia "Tiny" Broadwick, whose daring feats in the 1920s helped convince the U.S. military to use parachutes. A sidebar in Extreme Biking notes the contributions of a unit of African American Buffalo Soldiers, who in the 1890s demonstrated possible uses of military bicycles through long-distance treks, including one totaling 1,900 miles. Motorsports notes that modified race karts open this sport to wheelchair-bound participants. Straightforward prose is employed in most of the offerings, though wordy technical explanations in Kiteboarding and dense prose in Parkour make these two titles marginal purchases. VERDICT With the exceptions of Kiteboarding and Parkour, solid options.

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