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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 29,029 feet. In this narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain's ancient beginnings, first human settlers, and historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing.Book Synopsis
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!About The Author
Nico Medina is the author of Who Was Julius Caesar? and Who Was Genghis Khan?, as well as two YA novels. He works at a publishing house in New York City and lives in Brooklyn.Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 105
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: People + Places / Asia, Science + Nature / Env Science + Ecosystems, Science + Nature / Rocks + Minerals
Series Title: Where Is ?
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback
Author: Nico Medina
Language: English
Street Date: May 19, 2015
TCIN: 16977774
UPC: 9780448484082
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-5713
Origin: Made in the USA
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