Books with title Living in the Himalayas

What are the strange and frightening creatures called yeti? Why do Sherpa put stones on their roofs? What kind of animal is a cross between a yak and a cow? The Sherpa live in the mountains of Himalaya. You will learn what it’s like to go to school there and how the Sherpa live. You will also read about the monasteries and temples where Buddhist monks play drums, cymbals, and enormous long horns.

Each title in this new series from "Raintree Perspectives" looks at a different culture where the environment has a major impact on the lives of the people that live there. Looking at aspects of life familiar to young readers, such as food, clothing, school, leisure and celebrations, this series provides an insight into life in various environments around the world.Each title is packed with photography to interest the reader and provide starting points for discussion. Features, such as recipes, traditional games and craft activities give readers a taste of other cultures.

The Himalayas are called the roof of the world. The tallest mountain on Earth, Mount Everest, at 29,28 feet, is ones of 14 peaks in the Himalayan chain. The Himalayas stretch 1,55 miles from China to Afghanistan. More than 4 million people live in the Himalayan regions. Among them are sherpas, people of Nepal, who help to guide climbers up Mount Everest. A chapter discusses the record-setting climb of Edmund Hillary and Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay. Students will also read that it is a Hindu belief that these mountains are the “abode of gods.