A history of Mount Everest and the attempts to reach its summit that includes lift-the-flap sections, removable documents, and other interactive features.
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.
Lincoln Hall describes his experiences after deciding to pursue a long-delayed dream to climb Mt. Everest in the spring of 2006, telling how he was declared dead and left behind after he collapsed from altitude sickness and Sherpas were unable to revive him, and discussing his miraculous rescue by an American guide the following day who discovered him sitting on the summit ridge, frostbitten, confused, but still alive.
the legendary Everest expeditions of George Mallory
Breashears, David
1999
Chronicles George Mallory's final attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest and discusses how their expedition affected the history of mountain climbing.
Presents the life and career of mountaineer, Tenzing Norkey focusing on his humble roots, his climb to the summit of Mount Everest, friendships, depression, family, heroism, and his health decline.
Christina and Grant must endure scary statues, mysterious monks, breathtaking cold, and sabotage in their efforts to help Uncle Mike and his friend reach the summit of Mount Everest.
A photographic introduction to Mount Everest in Asia's Himalayan Mountains, providing a physical description of the mountain, explaining how it is thought to have formed, looking at Everest's weather, people, and animals, and discussing the history of attempts to climb the mountain.
