Climbing Everest, Tales of Triumph and Tragedy on the World's Highest Mountain  •  Audrey Salkeld  •  Jennifer Emmett EXPLORATION •  2003 •  HARD COVER • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Six true tales of mountaineering on Everest, for kids 10 and older. Published by National Geographic, it's filled with rare archival photographs. (HML56, $21.00)
Everest: The Climb  •  Gordon Korman LITERATURE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Korman's trilogy about four kids racing to be the first kid to the top of Everest. In this second book, the kids test their mettle on the trek from base Camp, where they must face harsh conditions, disaster -- and each other. Thrills! Competition! Suspense! Geared for ages 9-12. (NPL51, $4.99)
Everest: The Contest  •  Gordon Korman LITERATURE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 96 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Korman's trilogy about four kids racing to be the first kid to the top of Everest. In this first book the kids go to mountaineering training camp and vye to make the team that will actually go to Everest. Thrills! Competition! Fun! Geared for ages 9-12. (NPL50, $4.99)
Everest: The Summit  •  Gordon Korman LITERATURE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 112 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Korman's trilogy about four kids racing to be the first kid to the top of Everest. In this last book, the kids attempt the summit, where they must face not only the thin air and the impending storm -- but each other. Thrills! Competition! Suspense! Geared for ages 9-12. (NPL52, $4.99)
Eyewitness: Everest  •  Rebecca Stephens REFERENCE •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A spectacularly visual presentation of the Himalayas -- their history, peoples and ecology -- for children ages 9 to 12. In spite of its title, the book is less a portrait of Everest than it is a portrait of the region, so children who are planning an ascent of the world's tallest peak may be disappointed. (HML47, $15.99)
From the Mango Tree and Other Folk Tales from Nepal  •  Kavita Ram Shrestha  •  Sarah Lamstein LITERATURE •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 110 PAGES • FAMILY A collection of 15 folk stories from Nepal, illustrated and with an introductory section on Nepalese history and culture. It's a good read-aloud bedtime book for a family trip to Nepal. (NPL44, $40.00)
To the Top, The Story of Everest  •  Stephen Venables EXPLORATION •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 96 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A history of the great mountain and our attempts to reach the summit for middle schoolers. Wriiten by an experienced mountaineer, the book is published in celebration of the 50th anniversary of first ascent on May 29, 1953 by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. With stunning archival photographs drawn from the collection of the Royal Geographical Society. The book also touches on the role of Sherpas, impact on local cultures, failed expeditions and, of course, the historic first climb. (HML60, $17.99)
What Makes the Grand Canyon Grand? The World's Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders  •  Spencer Christian  •  Antonia Felix NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 116 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) An entertaining grand tour of seven natural wonders of the world, for young scientists ages 9-12. Popular weather forecaster Spencer Christian explains the scientific principles behind the famous Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Victoria Falls, Carlsbad Caverns, Giant Redwoods, Paricutin Volcano and the Nile River. With maps, illustrations and hands-on activities. Parents, get ready to be peppered with fascinating facts. (SWU05, $12.95)