At The Top of the World

Robin Jacobs

£16.99

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Embark on an awe-inspiring journey to the roof of the world in this breath-taking expedition across the highest mountains on Earth. From Everest to Matterhorn to Kilimanjaro, explore the most monumental peaks of the planet. Discover the tectonic upheavals that forged these mountains. Uncover the effects of altitude on nature and evolution, and delve into the stories of the fearless mountaineers who braved unimaginable challenges to conquer these natural giants. Vibrant illustrations bring the marvels of the mountains to life in a book that is sure to appeal to aspiring adventurers, curious climbers and geological geniuses alike. So grab your hiking boots and get ready to uncover the beauty of the world’s most incredible summits!

ISBN: 9781800660472 Category:

Description

The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.

This is a gorgeous atlas of eight of the world’s greatest mountains on all its continents: Everest, Fuji, Matterhorn, Kilimanjaro, Denali, Pucak Jaya, Chimborazo and Vinson Massif.

Clear, accessible texts by Robin Jacobs break down the geography of each mountain, its flora and fauna, the history of its conquest, tales of local populations and indigenous mythologies, and finally, how best to climb it. The routes to the summit are explained as are the individual climbing challenges posed by each mountain.

Further chapters provide information on how mountains are formed, climbing terms, how to tie knots and what to do in case of an avalanche. A must have for any young explorer or climbing enthusiast!

Additional information

Dimensions 29 × 23 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

88

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

551.432 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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