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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Freaky Peaks (Horrible Geography) Freaky Peaks (Horrible Geography) Anita Ganeri Taking you on a thrilling mountain tour from Everest to Kilimanjaro, this book tells you about the intrepid explorers who conquered the world's highest mountains; explains how mountains are formed, a… OL104024W
Everest Everest Joy Masoff This title introduces readers to Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first men to reach the peak of Mt. Everest. Illustrations. Difficult climbing conditions on Everest-rough terrain, cold tempera… OL15853754W
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
To the top of Everest To the top of Everest Laurie Skreslet,Elizabeth MacLeod The author, who became the 131st person to reach the peak of Mount Everest in 1982, recounts his experience, and explains how his achievement came with a heavy price as he and his expedition faced hi… OL16050123W
Mount Everest Mount Everest Nancy Dickmann Introduces Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world; describes the first expedition to the top of the mountain completed by Edmund HIllary and Tenzing Norgay; and explains why climbing the mo… OL16191331W
Wild rock Wild rock Neil Champion "Describes the sports of rock climbing and mountaineering, along with the history of these sports. Explains the equipment needed, climbing and training techniques, and how to tie knots. Belaying, rap… OL16299490W
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
Conquerors of Everest Conquerors of Everest Brian Williams Summarizes attempts to climb to the top of Mount Everest from the first expedition in 1922 to the first ascent by an all-woman team in 1975. OL2654384W
Edmund Hillary Edmund Hillary Dan Elish "An examination of the life and accomplishments of the famed explorer from New Zealand who was one of the first to scale Mount Everest"--Provided by publisher. OL2661192W
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
Death zone Death zone Ross Piper "Presents the science behind mountain climbing including the effects of high altitudes on the human body"--Provided by publisher. OL9394036W