Exploration & Discovery - History, Adventure & Outdoor Activities, Historical Figures - Biography, Miscellaneous Sports & Adventure - Biography
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Overview
Read about the perilous quest to reach the summit of the tallest mountain on Earth. The Scholastic History Readers series was created especially to bring history to life for beginning readers.
This book introduces readers to Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay--the first men to reach the peak of Mount Everest. Difficult climbing conditions on Everest--rough terrain, cold temperatures, and high altitude-- are explained. Various types of climbing equipment are discussed, as well.
Reaction to the conquest of Everest came from all around the world. Hillary and Norgay both used their fame to improve conditions for the people of Nepal.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 2-4-In this easy-to-read account of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's dangerous triumph, readers will learn about their 1953 expedition. The book includes biographical information about both men, a list of necessary equipment for climbing and camping, and a lively overview of the climbers' experiences. Readers will walk through each milestone of the journey and breathe a sigh of relief when the team reaches the summit. Throughout the book, full-color and black-and-white photographs depict the men before, during, and after their victory. These pictures help put into perspective the massive size of the mountain and the enormity of the accomplishment. The typeface is large, and the format is appealing. A concluding note to parents stresses the importance of introducing their children to nonfiction.-Christine E. Carr, Lester C. Noecker Elementary School, Roseland, NJ Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.Book Details
Published
September 1, 2002
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages
48
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780439267076