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!
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!
Where Is Mount Everest?
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Where Is Mount Everest?
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780448484082 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Publication date: | 05/19/2015 |
| Series: | Penguin Where Is... Series |
| Pages: | 112 |
| Sales rank: | 60,216 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.30(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.30(d) |
| Lexile: | 870L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |
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