At the Top of the World

Robin Jacobs

ISBN 10: 1800660472 / ISBN 13: 9781800660472

Published by Cicada Books, GB, 2024

At the Top of the World is a BooksForTopics Recommended Read for Year 4, 2025-2026 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, Puncak 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! Seller Inventory # LU-9781800660472

Synopsis:

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

This gorgeous compendium explores eight of the world’s greatest mountains across all its continents: Everest, Matterhorn, Chimborazo, Fuji, Kilimanjaro, Denali, Puncak Jaya, and Vinson Massif. Discover the fascinating stories of the mountains’ formation, their unique ecosystems, the mythologies of their local populations, and the legendary tales of their conquest. Each chapter includes a breakdown of the best route to the summit and the dangers one might face on the way.

Concise, accessible texts by Robin Jacobs (Earth-Shattering Events, Cicada 2019) provide further information about mountain terminology, knot tying and climbing gear, making this a must-have for any budding explorer or climbing enthusiast. Dynamic, vintage-inflected illustrations by Ed J Brown (Epic Animal Journeys, Cicada 2022) bring the book to life, capturing a spirit of adventure and taking young readers on an awe-inspiring expedition to the top of the world.

About the Authors: Robin Jacobs is a children's television and book writer living on the outskirts of Bristol, UK, with her family and two dogs. She has an undergraduate degree in earth sciences and has authored books such as Earth-Shattering Events (Cicada, 2019) and The Mellons Build a House (Cicada, 2023).

Ed J Brown is a British illustrator and writer. His striking, humor-packed illustrations have featured in various print publications. He is the author of Epic Animal Journeys.

Bibliographic Details

Title: At the Top of the World
Publisher: Cicada Books, GB
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Hardback
Illustrator: Brown, Ed J
Condition: New