Rock Climbing

by Tatiana Tomljanovic

Overview

Rock climbing as a sport began in the late 1800s. It started as a way for mountain climbers to practice their skills. Explore more in Rock Climbing, part of the Outdoor Adventures and Sports series. This series gives a sampling of the many exciting activities that can be enjoyed in nature. The titles contain vibrant, eye-catching images, interesting facts, and healthy eating and exercise tips to help readers improve their fitness and enjoy each featured outdoor adventure. Outdoor Adventures and Sports is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks your interactive eBook. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781791147334
Publisher:	Av2
Publication date:	09/30/2022
Series:	Outdoor Adventures and Sports
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.64(w) x 10.08(h) x 0.39(d)
Lexile:	830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

AV2 Book Code 2

All About Rock Climbing 4

Getting Started 6

Rock Climbing Basics 8

Rock Climbing Levels 10

Staying Safe 12

Explore the Outdoors 14

Rock Climbing Around the World 16

Join the Club 18

Healthy Habits 20

Quiz 22

Key Words/Index 23

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 4–6—Readers looking for new ways to explore the great outdoors will find a bevy of wild ideas in this daring series. Each book starts with the roots, with some, like ziplining and stand-up paddleboarding, going back to Indigenous cultures, and others, like mountain biking, having more recent origins. The sports take their athletes around the world seeking thrills, and photos of beautiful locations are shared. Regardless of the adventure readers are interested in taking, all the books place a heavy emphasis on safety, essential equipment, preparation, and conditioning, going so far as to describe how to roll a kayak, make GORP for a hiking snack, and stretch effectively before rock climbing. Each spread includes infographic-style text groupings that deliver facts in visually appealing information packets. The well-written books end by encouraging readers to find a club to join, where they can try out their new hobby safely while making friends. VERDICT Recommended for general purchase.

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