Climbing Everest (Totally True Adventures) - by Gail Herman & Michele Amatrula (Paperback)

About the Book

From the first ill-fated attempts by Mallory in 1924 to the ultimately successful expedition of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay 30 years later, this book chronicles the preparations, setbacks, and often sad misfortunes of climbers in their quest for the summit.

Book Synopsis

Could you climb the world's highest mountain? Thrill seekers and young explorers will love this inspiring Totally True Adventure.

The peak of Mount Everest is the highest place on Earth--and one of the deadliest. Terrible storms stop climbers in their tracks! Avalanches tumble down! Brave adventurers disappear on the snowy slopes. Then Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay decide to climb. They come from different cultures, but their dream is the same. Can teamwork help them make it to the roof of the world?

This nonfiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, Common Core connections, and additional Story Behind the Story facts.

Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was . . . ? series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.

About the Author

GAIL HERMAN has written many books for children, including several books in the Disney Fairies series. She's also written Flower Girl, Otto the Cat, What a Hungry Puppy!, The Lion and the Mouse, and There Is a Town.