{"product_id":"first-ascent-the-epic-yosemite-rock-climbing-rivalry-of-royal-robbins-and-warren-harding-9781951179335","title":"First Ascent: The Epic Yosemite Rock-Climbing Rivalry of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding","description":"\u003cb\u003eNew 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Royal Robbins and Warren Harding \u003c\/b\u003ewere 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 \u003cb\u003esoon became fierce rivals, racking up first ascents around Yosemite Valley.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This suspenseful, \u003cb\u003e true story\u003c\/b\u003e offers a fast-paced adventure with a dash of sports history and environmental awareness, told by \u003cb\u003eKate Messner--one of today's foremost writers of nonfiction for young people--and climber-illustrator Stevie Lewis, \u003c\/b\u003ewhose 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Kate Messner's popular History Smashers series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of adventure stories, sports biographies, and national parks tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers and librarians looking for picture books about nontraditional and action sports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, grandparents, and caregivers searching for exciting nonfiction to engage young minds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMessner, Kate:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author \u003cb\u003eKate Messner\u003c\/b\u003e is passionately curious and writes books for kids who wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like\u003ci\u003e Over and Under the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Next Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Scariest Kitten in the World\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as novels for older readers, including \u003ci\u003eBreakout\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Trouble with Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e. Kate also writes the popular History Smashers illustrated nonfiction series and leads the multi-author team behind the chapter book series The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class. She lives on Lake Champlain and is a proud Adirondack 46er.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLewis, Stevie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eStevie Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator of more than 30 children's books. After leaving her job in animation, she sold everything she owned, built out a van, and hit the road with rock climbing gear and a sketchbook. Over the next few years, she climbed in some of the most beautiful places in North America. When she's not working on books, she also enjoys painting, hiking, and mountain biking. She lives in western Montana with her husband and baby.","brand":"Yosemite Conservancy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552920994066,"sku":"9781951179335","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d5d67f5f-f011-4e63-aecd-ea949e64f2f8.jpg?v=1754912899","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/first-ascent-the-epic-yosemite-rock-climbing-rivalry-of-royal-robbins-and-warren-harding-9781951179335","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}