Surfing - Couverture rigide

 
9783791376479: Surfing

Synopsis

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

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À propos des auteurs

Jérémy Lemarié is a researcher and writer whose work focuses on human movement, nature, and cultural connection. He has conducted fieldwork in the United States and Polynesia and has taught subjects including economics, tourism, and cultural anthropology at universities in Hawaii, Paris, and Reims, France, where he lives.



Raphaël Krafft is a freelance journalist who lives in the Alpes-Maritimes region of Europe. 



Gazhole is a French illustrator known for his work on projects like Women Also Made History and The Odysseys – The Legend of King Arthur.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

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

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