mount everest (china and nepal)

Describes the conditions and terrain of Mount Everest, attempts that have been made to scale this peak, and general information about the equipment and techniques of mountain climbing.

A collection of true stories about men and women who have climbed Mount Everest.

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, and the effects of tourism on the environment. Illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams, and timelines.

When an airplane disappears over Mount Everest while carrying a team of scientists in possession of the first Yeti skull ever recovered, Jack and his fellow climbers must brave the world's highest mountain in order to recover the priceless artifact.

Plunge miles below the surface of the North Atlantic and immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The world's greatest deep-sea scientists and award-winning filmmakers are your guides in a high-risk journey to the resting place of one of the darkest tragedies in history.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to mountains. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--.

A fourteen-year-old boy attempts to be the youngest person to reach the top of Mount Everest.

Examines the importance of math in climbing Mount Everest, and uses that format to foster an understanding of numbers, measurements, shapes, charts, and diagrams. Includes data-gathering and problem-solving exercises.

Chronicles George Mallory's final attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest and discusses how their expedition affected the history of mountain climbing.