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Everest: Reaching for the Sky (Scholastic History Readers)
Everest Reaching for the Sky - Scholastic History Readers
Author: Joy Masoff
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 arou...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780439267076
ISBN-10: 0439267072
Publication Date: 9/1/2002
Pages: 48
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
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Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, soars high above the tiny country of Nepal. Capped with snow and ice, the mountain's peak measures 29,035 feet above sea level. Read all about the quest of an expedition and share in the triumph of being first to conquer the summit of Everest.


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