"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."--

"Join Nepalese climber Nimsdai Purja as he recounts his journey to scale all 8,000 meter "Death Zone" mountains in seven months. In this action-packed memoir, young readers will not only learn how Nimsdai physically accomplished this incredible feat, but also how his attitude, leadership skills, and willingness to learn from mistakes took him to the top. From his childhood growing up in Nepal, to a career as an elite soldier in the British army, Nimsdai...

"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!"--...