| Description |
105 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 20 cm. |
| Series |
Where is (Grosset & Dunlap)
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| Contents |
Where is Mount Everest? -- Birth of a mountain -- The people of Everest --The discovery of Everest-- George Mallory -- The Swiss take a turn -- Hillary and Tenzing -- The death zone -- Mount Everest today -- Timelines. |
| Summary |
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 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain's ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs, this is a thrilling addition to the Where Is . . . ? series! |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Audience |
870L Lexile |
| Note |
870L Lexile |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader MG 5.9 1 174411 |
| Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 5.9 1 174411 |
| Subject |
Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- Juvenile literature.
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Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Mountaineering -- Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
Hinderliter, John, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9780448484082 |
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0448484080 |
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