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Everest : Reaching for the Sky

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Conquer Everest's Peak in this Incredible Read!

This book is a great read for those interested in the incredible challenges that come with climbing Mount Everest. It provides a detailed account of the difficult climbing conditions, cold temperatures, and high altitude that mountaineers face in their quest to reach the peak. Readers will enjoy learning about the various types of climbing equipment and the legacy of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first men to scale the mountain. The book also sheds light on the impact that the conquest of Everest had on the world and how the climbers used their fame to improve conditions for the people of Nepal.

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Everest : Reaching for the Sky

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ISBN: 9780439267076
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM17.65 MYR
Authors: Joy Masoff
Date of Publication: 2002-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: History, Adventure, Biography
Goodreads rating: 3.55
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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.
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Conquer Everest's Peak in this Incredible Read!

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