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 29,029 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!
| ISBN: | 9780606367592 |
| Publication date: | 19th May 2015 |
| Author: | Patrick Ness |
| Publisher: | Turtleback Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Series: | Where Is...? |