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- New York Times-bestselling author Kate Messner presents a daring game of one-upmanship that pushed the sport of rock climbing to new heights during the Golden Age of Yosemite climbing.
- 7-10 Years
- 11.0" x 9.5" Hardcover
- 54 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Adventure & Adventurers
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About the Book
"How two "fathers of rock climbing" engaged in a daring game of one-upmanship, pushing the sport to new heights as they racked up first ascents of big wall climbs around Yosemite Valley in the 1950s and 60s, ultimately paving the way for a modern era of rock climbing with a focus on leave-no-trace environmental ethics"--Book Synopsis
New York Times-bestselling author Kate Messner presents a daring game of one-upmanship that pushed the sport of rock climbing to new heights during the Golden Age of Yosemite climbing.Royal Robbins and Warren Harding were two wildly different men who loved the challenge posed by big walls of granite--some that had never been climbed! They paired up to attempt an epic climb on Half Dome. When they didn't make it to the top, they went their separate ways and soon became fierce rivals, racking up first ascents around Yosemite Valley.
This suspenseful, true story offers a fast-paced adventure with a dash of sports history and environmental awareness, told by Kate Messner--one of today's foremost writers of nonfiction for young people--and climber-illustrator Stevie Lewis, whose love of the sport is on dazzling display. Readers will join the journey as the climbers chase their personal passion for thrilling exploits, which in turn showed the world the heights that are possible when there is someone pushing you to achieve. Perfect for:- Fans of Kate Messner's popular History Smashers series
- Fans of adventure stories, sports biographies, and national parks tales
- Teachers and librarians looking for picture books about nontraditional and action sports
- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers searching for exciting nonfiction to engage young minds
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A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 9.5 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 7-10 Years
Sub-Genre: Adventure & Adventurers
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 54
Publisher: Yosemite Conservancy
Format: Hardcover
Author: Kate Messner
Language: English
Street Date: August 5, 2025
TCIN: 94501272
UPC: 9781951179335
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-2723
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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