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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
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 mountain is so difficult.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Reaching the summit of Earth's highest peak, Mount Everest, is a feat that most will never realize. However, readers will feel like they're gasping for air alongside the extreme athletes featured in this book. This text fully explores the history of expeditions up Everest as well as the intense training and unavoidable dangers that thrill seekers must face. Astounding achievements are included, such as climbing Everest blind and reaching the peak...
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