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Everest

Joy Masoff
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This title introduces readers to Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first men to reach the peak of Mt. Everest. Illustrations. Difficult climbing conditions on Everest-rough terrain, cold temperatures, and high altitude-are explained. Various types of climbing equipment are discussed as well. Reaction to the conquest of Everest came from all around the world. Hillary and Norgay both used their fame to improve conditions for the people of Nepal.

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3 editions
  • Hardcover · English · 2002
    Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media · 9780606250498
  • Other · English · 2003
    Tandem Library · 9780613641746
  • Other · English · 2002
    Scholastic Reference · 48 pages · 9780439267076
MountaineersJuvenile literatureBiographyMountaineeringMountaineering, juvenile literatureHillary, edmund, sir, 1919-2008Everest, mount (china and nepal)