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Surfing

Publisher: Prestel Junior

Contributors:

Raphaël Krafft (Author)

Jérémy Lemarié (Author)

Gazhole (Illustrator)

Contributors: Raphaël Krafft (Author) ; Jérémy Lemarié (Author) ; Gazhole (Illustrator)

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BISAC categories: Juvenille NonFiction -> Sports & Recreation -> Water Sports

BISAC categories: Juvenille NonFiction -> Social Topics -> New Experience

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With energy, color, and a sense of adventure, this vibrant volume draws young readers into the fascinating world of surfing--its history, its culture, and its irresistible spirit.

From the first wave riders in Polynesia to today's world-class athletes chasing record-breaking swells, this book shows how surfing has always been more than a sport--it's a way of life.

Readers discover:
  • Waves form
  • How early societies like those in Hawaii wove surfing into everyday life,
  • How the practice spread around the world--from California and Australia to France, Indonesia, and beyond.
  • Along the way, it introduces larger-than-life figures like Duke Kahanamoku, Miki Dora, Rell Sunn, and Kelly Slater, and explores how surfing intersects with music, film, fashion, activism, and even skateboarding.
  • It also dives into topics like environmental awareness, gender equality, and the thrill of finding the perfect wave.

Gazhole's illustrations are energetic and full of movement, blending dynamic full-page scenes with lively diagrams and comic-style panels. They capture the rhythm of the sea, the spirit of surf culture, and the personalities of iconic surfers with sun-soaked charm.

Surfing's cool, free-spirited energy makes this journey especially captivating for today's readers--whether they're seasoned wave-chasers or brand-new to the sport.
ISBN-10: 3791376470
ISBN-13: 9783791376479
Author: Krafft, Raphaël, Lemarié, Jérémy, Gazhole
Publisher: Prestel Junior

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783791376479

ISBN-10: 3791376470

Publisher: Prestel Junior

Publish Date: March 3, 2026

On Sale Date: March 3, 2026

Language: English

Pages: 80

Dimensions: 7.5 × 11.2 × 0.5 in

Weight: 1.15 lbs

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