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Everest : Reaching for the Sky

by Joy Masoff   |  Ages 8-11
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Conquer Everest's Peak in this Incredible Read!

This book is a great read for those interested in the incredible challenges that come with climbing Mount Everest. It provides a detailed account of the difficult climbing conditions, cold temperatures, and high altitude that mountaineers face in their quest to reach the peak. Readers will enjoy learning about the various types of climbing equipment and the legacy of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first men to scale the mountain. The book also sheds light on the impact that the conquest of Everest had on the world and how the climbers used their fame to improve conditions for the people of Nepal.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Everest : Reaching for the Sky

by Joy Masoff   |  Ages 8-11
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34%
ISBN: 9780439267076
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $5.31
Authors: Joy Masoff
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2002-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Adventure, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.55
(rated by 11 readers)

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Read about the perilous quest to reach the summit of the tallest mountain on Earth. The Scholastic History Readers series was created especially to bring history to life for beginning readers.This book introduces readers to Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay--the first men to reach the peak of Mount Everest. Difficult climbing conditions on Everest--rough terrain, cold temperatures, and high altitude-- are explained. Various types of climbing equipment are discussed, as well.Reaction to the conquest of Everest came from all around the world. Hillary and Norgay both used their fame to improve conditions for the people of Nepal.
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Conquer Everest's Peak in this Incredible Read!

This book is a great read for those interested in the incredible challenges that come with climbing Mount Everest. It provides a detailed account of the difficult climbing conditions, cold temperatures, and high altitude that mountaineers face in their quest to reach the peak. Readers will enjoy learning about the various types of climbing equipment and the legacy of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first men to scale the mountain. The book also sheds light on the impact that the conquest of Everest had on the world and how the climbers used their fame to improve conditions for the people of Nepal.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.