Kerry Burns – författare

A cliffhanging collection of 15 of the world's greatest climbing adventures and 2012 Colorado Book Award Finalist

From straightforward narratives of ascents to meticulous self-examination to spiritual reveries, climbing prompts men and women to pour forth essays, articles, and books that are unlike any other field of literature.Here is an adrenaline-infused collection of some of the finest climbing stories ever assembled. Noted mountaineer and climber Cameron M. Burns and Kerry L. Burns bring together tales of climbers, boulderers, and mountaineers from around the world. These intriguing adventures include Francesco Petrarch’s 1336 ascent of Mount Ventoux, Pat Ament’s descent into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with Layton Kor, Josh Lowell’s bouldering adventures in Harlem, and much more.Including stories from:Royal Robbins ? David Pagel ? Mick Fowler ? David BrowerPaul Ross ? Jeff Salz ? Warren Hollinger ? Mike Thompson ? Isabella Lucy BirdJames Outram ? Leslie Stephen ? Albert L. Ellingwood

A collection of some of the world's greatest adventures Anyone with a thirst for adventure and a courageous spirit will be captivated by the tales of endurance, determination, strength of mind, and perseverance recounted in this outstanding compilation. The stories in this book, be they fact or fiction, represent some of the most gripping and illuminating writing ever penned on the subject of adventure from across the globe. From straightforward narratives to spiritual reveries, adventure prompts men and women to pour forth essays, articles, and books that are unlike any other field of literature. Editors Kerry L. Burns and Cameron M. Burns showcase the amazingly vast spectrum that adventure literature offers.With contributions by:Matt GerdesLinus Lawrence PlattRobyn DavidsonJon TurkCameron M. BurnsDoug PeacockPeter McBrideStephen VenablesRoger W. BruckerRichard A. WatsonChris DavenportJonathan WatermanJohn AckermanDean CummingsChristina DodwellEdmund Stump

Oxford International History inspires young historians to explore and understand our shared past. Through enquiry-based learning, students build key skills, knowledge and conceptual understanding, helping them grow into confident global citizens. Students develop key historical skills and vocabulary as they analyse sources, ask questions, carry out research, create timelines and justify ideas using evidence Enquiry questions and collaborative activities - such as roleplay, storytelling and presentations - promote active learning, oracy and wellbeing An international approach allows students to explore a wide range of periods and places around the world Big Questions ignite curiosity and foster critical and creative thinking, while Stretch Zone tasks drive higher-order thinking Language support for EAL learners strengthens understanding with levelled vocabulary, clear definitions and visuals throughout Student-friendly objectives build agency, while formative assessment supports reflection and progressDigital subscription includes digital Student Books, Workbooks and Teacher's Guides, front-of-class presentations, audio stories from the past, knowledge organizers, planning support and end of year tests and answersSupports the Oxford International Curriculum, the English National Curriculum, and Cambridge Humanities

Oxford International History inspires young historians to explore and understand our shared past. Through enquiry-based learning, students build key skills, knowledge and conceptual understanding, helping them grow into confident global citizens.Ready-to-use, step-by-step lesson plans give you the confidence to deliver engaging history lessons, whatever your subject knowledgeGuidance on scaffolding, addressing misconceptions and differentiation helps you meet the needs of all learners, including EAL and those with diverse learning requirementsKey words and definitions for every lesson strengthen subject-specific vocabularyPractical strategies to develop oracy and thinking skills, including critical, creative and conceptual thinking, alongside strong chronological understanding and meaningful use of sourcesIdeas on using digital resources and AI to boost teaching and learningComprehensive assessment support, with answers and model responses for all Student Book and Workbook activities

Oxford International History inspires young historians to explore and understand our shared past. Through enquiry-based learning, students build key skills, knowledge and conceptual understanding, helping them grow into confident global citizens. Purposeful, independent practice aligned to the Student Book that helps students apply and deepen their learning Historical skills and vocabulary are developed through analysing sources, asking questions, creating timelines, sequencing events and justifying ideas using evidence Creative activities - such as storytelling, design tasks and problem solving - support oracy, imagination and creative thinking Language support for EAL students with levelled vocabulary, visual scaffolding and a glossary of key terms Student-friendly objectives provide clarity and agency Self-assessments at the end of each unit guide students to reflect and improve their learning Supports the Oxford International Curriculum, the English National Curriculum, and Cambridge Humanities