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Books with title Climbing Mount Everest

  • Climbing Everest

    Gail Herman, Michele Amatrula

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 4, 2015)
    Could you climb the world’s highest mountain? Thrill seekers and young explorers will love this inspiring Totally True Adventure. The peak of Mount Everest is the highest place on Earth—and one of the deadliest. Terrible storms stop climbers in their tracks! Avalanches tumble down! Brave adventurers disappear on the snowy slopes. Then Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay decide to climb. They come from different cultures, but their dream is the same. Can teamwork help them make it to the roof of the world? This nonfiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, Common Core connections, and additional Story Behind the Story facts. Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was . . . ? series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.
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  • Climbing Everest

    George Leigh Mallory

    Paperback (Gibson Square Books Ltd, Sept. 1, 2012)
    George Mallory belongs to a short but distinguished line of literary mountaineers such as Joe Simpson, Jon Krakauer and Edward Whymper. He answered the question 'Why climb Everest' with the dry put down 'Because it is there'. In this book his published writings on Everest are collected.
  • The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

    Steve Jenkins

    language (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, April 29, 2002)
    In this stunning picture book, Steve Jenkins takes us to Mount Everest - exploring its history, geography, climate, and culture. This unique book takes readers on the ultimate adventure of climbing the great mountain. Travel along and learn what to pack for such a trek and the hardships one may suffer on the way to the top. Avalanches, frostbite, frigid temperatures, wind, and limited oxygen are just a few of the dangers that make scaling this peak one of the most extreme physical challenges one can experience. To stand on the top of Mount Everest is to stand on top of the world. With informative text and exquisitely detailed cut paper illustrations, Steve Jenkins brings this extreme journey alive for young adventurers.
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  • The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

    Steve Jenkins

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 29, 2002)
    In this stunning picture book, Steve Jenkins takes us to Mount Everest - exploring its history, geography, climate, and culture. This unique book takes readers on the ultimate adventure of climbing the great mountain. Travel along and learn what to pack for such a trek and the hardships one may suffer on the way to the top. Avalanches, frostbite, frigid temperatures, wind, and limited oxygen are just a few of the dangers that make scaling this peak one of the most extreme physical challenges one can experience. To stand on the top of Mount Everest is to stand on top of the world. With informative text and exquisitely detailed cut paper illustrations, Caldecott Honor artist Steve Jenkins brings this extreme journey alive for young adventurers.
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  • Pog Climbs Mount Everest

    Peter Haswell

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Sept. 1, 1990)
    Getting a cup of tea inspires Pog to climb Mount Everest
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  • Climbing Mount Everest

    Kristen Rajczak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Presents information about ascending the world's tallest mountain, including the climbing routes, famous climbers and expeditions, and equipment needed.
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  • Climbing Everest

    Gail Herman, Michele Amatrula

    eBook (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 4, 2015)
    Could you climb the world’s highest mountain? Thrill seekers and young explorers will love this inspiring Totally True Adventure. The peak of Mount Everest is the highest place on Earth—and one of the deadliest. Terrible storms stop climbers in their tracks! Avalanches tumble down! Brave adventurers disappear on the snowy slopes. Then Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay decide to climb. They come from different cultures, but their dream is the same. Can teamwork help them make it to the roof of the world? This nonfiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, Common Core connections, and additional Story Behind the Story facts. Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was . . . ? series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.
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  • Climbing Mount Everest

    Kristen Rajczak

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Presents information about ascending the world's tallest mountain, including the climbing routes, famous climbers and expeditions, and equipment needed.
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  • Using Math to Climb Mount Everest

    Hilary Koll, Steve Mills, Russell Brice

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 30, 2006)
    Explains how math skills are needed to plan expeditions and includes math activities using real-life data and facts about mountain climbing.
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  • The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

    Steve Jenkins

    Hardcover (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, April 26, 1999)
    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. By the author of Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest.
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  • The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

    Steve Jenkins

    language (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 29, 2002)
    In this stunning picture book, Steve Jenkins takes us to Mount Everest - exploring its history, geography, climate, and culture. This unique book takes readers on the ultimate adventure of climbing the great mountain. Travel along and learn what to pack for such a trek and the hardships one may suffer on the way to the top. Avalanches, frostbite, frigid temperatures, wind, and limited oxygen are just a few of the dangers that make scaling this peak one of the most extreme physical challenges one can experience. To stand on the top of Mount Everest is to stand on top of the world. With informative text and exquisitely detailed cut paper illustrations, Caldecott Honor artist Steve Jenkins brings this extreme journey alive for young adventurers.
  • Mount Everest

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    Paperback (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Explore the past, present, and future of Mount Everest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.
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