Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Heroic jobs Heroic jobs Chris Oxlade This book explains the variety of jobs and hard work that mountain rescuers and their teams and equipment do to save people hurt or trapped in mountainous areas. OL15941743W
Climbing Climbing David Armentrout Examines the different kinds of climbing, on mountains, rocks, and ice, and discusses techniques, how to learn, safety aspects, and competitions. OL1809845W
To the top! To the top! Sydelle Kramer Describes how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkey became the first human beings to reach the top of the world by climbing Mount Everest. OL1869385W
Survival! in the mountains Survival! in the mountains Ken McMurtry Presents facts about mountains and information necessary for survival when mountain climbing. OL2962321W
Second ascent Second ascent Alison Osius Describes how a talented rock climber survived a double amputation at seventeen to return to his chosen sport. OL4084129W