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Climbing Everest, Tales of Triumph and Tragedy on the World's Highest Mountain


by 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. (HML56, $21.00)

Everest: The Climb

Everest: The Climb


by 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. (NPL51, $5.99)

Everest: The Contest

Everest: The Contest


by 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! (NPL50, $5.99)

Everest: The Summit

Everest: The Summit


by 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. Geared for ages 9-12. (NPL52, $5.99)

The Young Adventurer's Guide To Everest, From Avalanche To Zopkio

The Young Adventurer's Guide To Everest, From Avalanche To Zopkio


by Jonathan Chester

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Youngsters will be captivated by Chester's superbly photographed, informative A-to-Z introduction to mountaineering. (NPL68, $7.95)

To the Top, The Story of Everest


by Stephen Venables

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 96 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A 50th anniversary book in association with the Royal Geogaphical Society for ages 9-12. (HML60, $17.99)

Peak

Peak


by Roland Smith

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 246 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

Pushed to become the youngest person ever to summit Everest, Peak Marcello (named by his mountain-climbing parents) has to overcome a rival team, his resentful father, searing cold -- and many frozen corpses -- in this suspenseful, gripping tale of adventure for young adults. (NPL70, $6.95)

From the Mango Tree and Other Folk Tales from Nepal


by Kavita Ram Shrestha | Sarah Lamstein

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 110 PAGES
  • FAMILY

15 traditional Nepalese tales for children. (NPL44, $40.00)

 

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