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Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"A cultural, geological, and ecological history of Mount Everest focusing on the indigenous Sherpa and their spiritual connection to the mountain, record-setting multinational climbing expeditions, and the effects of tourism on the environment. Illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams, and timelines"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Oragne Mosquito
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Take a journey to the highest and most beautiful mountain range in the world--the Himalayas. A magical destination, thought to be the soul of our planet. This book treks up, down, and through these magnificent mountains, revealing the history and legends of Nepal, India and Tibet along the away. Meet the people and the wildlife who live a wondrous life in the cold, white mountains; climb Everest to reach the top of the world. Adventure awaits!"--...
6) Everest
Author
Publisher
Flying Eye Books, an imprint of Nobrow Ltd
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"There is a place where a mountain grows. It is the highest spot on Earth, the ultimate challenge for mountain-climbing adventurers, the towering figure of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky ... Welcome to Mount Everest. In this stunning book, travel back to the mountain's ancient origins, learn about the flora and fauna of its great flanks, and discover the rich culture and history surrounding it."--
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family's yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top. Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the highest mountain of all--Chomolungma or Everest. It was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a reality. He went on many expeditions, some more dangerous than others, but Tenzing never...
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