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Christine Dugan, M.A.Ed.

Teacher Created Materials

5301 Oceanus Drive

Huntington Beach, CA 92649-1030

http://www.tcmpub.com

ISBN 978-1-4333-4830-3

2013 Teacher Created Materials, Inc.

Consultants

Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.

Kent State University

Lori Oczkus

Literacy Consultant

Peter Torcicollo

President of USA Climbin

Based on writing from

TIME For Kids. TIME For Kids and the TIME

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TIME Inc. Used under license.

Publishing Credits

Dona Herweck Rice , Editor-in-Chief

Lee Aucoin , Creative Director

Jamey Acosta , Senior Editor

Heidi Fiedler , Editor

Lexa Hoang , Designer

Stephanie Reid , Photo Editor

Emily Engle, Contributing Author

Rachelle Cracchiolo , M.S.Ed., Publisher

Image Credits: p.19 Alamy; p.48 Christine

Dugan; pp.3839 EPA/Newscom;

pp.6 (bottom), 3031, 32 (top & bottom)

Getty Images; pp.1617 (illustrations),

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Synched Read-Along Version by:

Triangle Interactive LLC

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ISBN-13: 978-1-68444-914-9 (e-book)

T ble of

Contents

The Climb .................... 4

Rock On ..................... 16

Fear Factor .................. 28

Going Vertical ................ 34

Glossary ..................... 42

Index ....................... 44

Bibliography ................. 46

More to Explore .............. 47

About the Author ............. 48

The Climb

A team of climbers stretches. They compare

injuries and stories. The red sun is starting to

rise. A bird flies by just below. The climb was

amazing the view is unforgettable.

Rock climbing is a sport that requires physical

strength, intense focus, and true courage. And

it is a sport that people of all ages can try. Rock

climbers love facing new challenges. With every

climb, they seek new thrills and new views. But

the danger of a fall is always possible. The risks

are great, but the rewards are awesome. Its time

to go vertical !

Think youre ready to try rock

climbing? Here are some things youll

need to know about:

climbing techniques and

safety skills

what gear to grab

math (even the strongest climbers

wont get far without math!)

Wh a t to We a r

Rock climbing is fun, but it is also serious business.

A climber never just leaves home in the morning dressed

in shorts and sneakers and heads to the mountain to climb

for the day. This kind of outing takes a lot of planning.

Rock climbing requires special gear. These items help

climbers stay safe and comfortable on the climb. What they

wear is very important. They want to wear gear that fits

correctly and allows their bodies to move while climbing.

A rock climber purchases gear at an

outdoor supply store. Look at the

costs to see what items are most

expensive. Why do you think

that is? How much does

the gear shown cost

all together?

Gear

Up!

jacket

$59.99

shoes

$75.95

socks

$4.65

+

+

+

Smart clothing choices also depend on the weather.

Clothes may need to be lightweight or waterproof.

Wearing layers is always a good choice.

Special climbing shoes help a climbers feet stay steady

on the rocks. The shoes should be high enough on the

sides to protect the ankles.

A helmet is a very important piece of

gear. A climber must wear it in order

to stay safe. Just as a bike helmet

makes it safer to ride a bike, a climbing

helmet protects a climbers head.

Keep Your

Head in the

Game

helmet

$29.99

gloves

$12.99

+

=

Total?

Rope Up!

Climbers carry special equipment to

scale a mountain of any height. The gear

allows climbers to move up a vertical

wall of rock. Yet it does something

even more essential than that. It keeps

climbers from falling!

The most useful piece of climbing

equipment is a harness . A harness is

made of a set of straps, belt loops, and

buckles. The straps secure a climber

to a piece of rope. The harness allows

a climber to climb up and down while

safely tied to a partner. Rock climbing

ropes come in a variety of sizes, shapes,

and weights. Experienced climbers use

different ropes for different climbs.

Climbers also carry chalk. But they

arent writing or drawing with it. Chalk

helps a climber grip the rock. It dries

sweaty hands. The chalk is kept in a

chalk bag. This is usually attached to the

climbers belt.

Chalk helps sweaty hands

grip rocks.

belt harness helmet

rope chalk bag

Safety

Check

Inspecting gear before each climb is very

important. Climbers should look for any signs of

wear and tear. Climbing equipment needs to be

replaced periodically (peer-ee-OD-ik-lee) to keep it

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