everest, mount (china and nepal)

The author relates his experience of climbing Mount Everest during its deadliest season and examines what it is about the mountain that makes people willingly subject themselves to such risk, hardship, and expense.

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."--.

Jules Mountain shares his story of climbing Mount Everest, and surviving an avalanche caused by an earthquake on the mountain.

Extreme Mountain Climbing presents the thrills and spills of this intriguing extreme sport.

"Since the beginning of time, we have been fascinated with heights. Mount Everest, therefore, is at the tip top of our fascination. In this tale, you call the shots in trying to conquer dizzying heights. Each decision becomes more important than the last as you climb heavenward. Will you make it? Will you fall? Will you survive at all? YOU CHOOSE how this adventure ends"--Provided by the publisher.

The climbing contest to see who will be the youngest person to climb Mount Everest turns into a life-or-death rescue mission.

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