Where Is Mount Everest?

By Nico Medina, Who HQ & John Hinderliter

Release : 2015-05-19

Genre : Social Studies for Kids, Books, Kids, Young Adult, Social Studies for Young Adults, Science & Nature for Young Adults

Kind : ebook

4.5 (0 ratings)
As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,028 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain’s ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs, this is a thrilling addition to the Where Is? series!

Where Is Mount Everest?

By Nico Medina, Who HQ & John Hinderliter

Release : 2015-05-19

Genre : Social Studies for Kids, Books, Kids, Young Adult, Social Studies for Young Adults, Science & Nature for Young Adults

Kind : ebook

4.5 (0 ratings)
As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,028 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain’s ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs, this is a thrilling addition to the Where Is? series!

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