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Exploring Mount Everest

Exploring Mount Everest

Von Hinman, Bonnie

Herausgegeben von Curious Fox Books

English 2024 ISBN 9781637414460
eBook

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A compelling narrative non-fiction book about Mount Everest, in the Himalaya Mountain range between Nepal and Tibet in Central Asia. Learn about Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay as they made the first successful climb to the top of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. You'll also learn fun facts about the mountain and how others joined the race to the top of the mountain, including one woman, Lucy Walker. Find out why, while it's not technically as difficult to climb as other mountains, it is considered one of the deadliest, why altitude sickness can affect climbers quickly, and why the high-altitude locals aren't affected by it. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peaks and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

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