Sir Edmund Hillary Explores Mount Everest

by Heather Moore Niver

Book Overview

On May 28, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary made history by climbing the highest mountain on Earth: Mount Everest. He was the first man to stand on top of this daunting peak. Readers will enjoy the story of Hillary and his guide Tenzing Norgay as they tackled the most demanding climb in the world. Starting with Hillary's interest in climbing as a teen, readers will learn all about the preparation, planning, and hard work that made this exciting climb possible,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508168628
• ISBN13: 9781508168621
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6