As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,029 fee
Illus. in full color. Here is the gripping story of Hillary and Norgay's perilous ascent of Mount Everest as they battled snow and ice slides, whipping winds, and the grim knowledge that 19 others had died in the same attempt.
Could you climb the world’s highest mountain? Thrill seekers and young explorers will love this inspiring Totally True Adventure.The peak of Mount Everest is the highest place on Earth—and one of the
The extraordinary diaries of the celebrated mountaineer These are George Mallory's collected writings on his mountaineering, and his motivations. Famously impelled to climb Mount Everest simply becaus
Stunning illustrations and compelling text provide an up-close look at six famous ascents of the world's highest mountain, while sidebars and backmatter offer a look at Everest's geography, the Sherpa
Presents information about ascending the world's tallest mountain, including the climbing routes, famous climbers and expeditions, and equipment needed.
Introduces Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world; describes the first expedition to the top of the mountain completed by Edmund HIllary and Tenzing Norgay; and explains why climbing the mou
This book illustrates the uses of the communicative, associative, and distributive properties of Math through the context of climbing Mount Everest. Supplying interesting and relevant information, thi
The first Scandinavian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest recalls her experiences on the dangerous peak in 1996 when a storm killed eight climbers.
In this stunning picture book, Steve Jenkins takes us to Mount Everest - exploring its history, geography, climate, and culture. This unique book takes readers on the ultimate adventure of climbing th
The 29,035-foot giant known as Mount Everest tortures its challengers with life-threatening conditions such as 100 mph winds, the dramatic loss of oxygen, snowstorms, and deadly avalanches. Climbers
Presents information about ascending the world's tallest mountain, including the climbing routes, famous climbers and expeditions, and equipment needed.
What does it take to climb the world's highest mountain? This delightful short book reveals everything you need to know about climbing Mount Everest - and who better to tell you than Kami Rita Sherpa,
"A cultural, geological, and ecological history of Mount Everest focusing on the indigenous Sherpa and their spiritual connection to the mountain, record-setting multinational climbing expeditions, an
