Everest: Reaching the Roof of the World
Everest: Reaching the Roof of the World
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About Everest: Reaching the Roof of the World
Embark on an incredible journey to the world's highest peak with David Long's captivating non-fiction book, "Everest: Reaching the Roof of the World." This thrilling account takes young readers through the perilous history of mountaineering on Mount Everest, a majestic icy giant revered as the "Goddess Mother of the World" in the Himalayas. Discover the awe-inspiring challenge that has drawn explorers and adventurers for centuries, pushing the limits of human endurance.
Award-winning author David Long vividly recounts the early, often disastrous, attempts by international climbers to conquer the fabled summit. The narrative builds to the monumental achievement of May 1953, when Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay made history as the first climbers to successfully reach the roof of the world. This inspiring historical narrative is presented in a dyslexia-friendly format, making the epic true story accessible to even more readers aged 9 and above.
Key Details
- Author: David Long
- Publisher: Barrington Stoke
- Format: Paperback, 86 pages
- Language: English
- Published: 2022
- ISBN: 9781800900943
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