Climbing Mount Everest
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 without oxygen, while breathtaking photographs will transport readers to the top of the world.
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Climbing Mount Everest
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 without oxygen, while breathtaking photographs will transport readers to the top of the world.
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Climbing Mount Everest

Climbing Mount Everest

by Kristen Rajczak
Climbing Mount Everest

Climbing Mount Everest

by Kristen Rajczak

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Overview

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 without oxygen, while breathtaking photographs will transport readers to the top of the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482401424
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2014
Series: Thrill Seekers
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Deadliest Day 4

Reaching the Top 8

No Train, No Gain 10

On Top of the World 16

Additional Costs 20

Other Dangers 22

Famous Climbs 24

Find More Thrills! 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

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