The perfect way to introduce kids to the highest mountain in the world — Mount Everest! For kids in grades 4-8 , a narrative non-fiction book to expand young minds - Learn all about Mount Everest , a 29,035 feet tall (or 8,850 meters) mountain in the Himalaya mountain range on the border between Nepal and Tibet - Meet the climbers and the locals, learn about the formation of the mountain, and see how to prepare for a climb - Fun facts about Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the legends of the Himalayas, what life is like at living at the foot of the mountain, and rare animals of the Himalayas - Includes chapter notes , further suggested reading, a glossary, and an index Get a compelling look at Mount Everest — the highest mountain on Earth — located in Central Asia. Inside this book, kids ages 9 and up will learn all about the mountain and how Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay made the first successful climb to the summit on May 29, 1953. You'll also learn fun facts about the mountain and how others joined the race to the top of the mountain, including one woman climber, Lucy Walker. Find out why, even though it's not technically as difficult to climb as other mountains, it is still considered one of the deadliest. Learn why altitude sickness can affect climbers quickly, how the local population has adapted to the high altitude, what plants and animals populate this beautiful mountain, and why people are compelled to climb it. Featuring historical and contemporary photos, chapter notes, suggested reading for eager minds to learn more, and fascinating facts, Exploring Mount Everest will keep kids engaged while they develop a love and respect for mountains and nature! ...Colorful illustrations, photos, and past and present maps enhance the understanding of the history...good research material...They are a wonderful resource for this age group. Recommended. - Library Media Connection Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain — and one of its most dangerous. Located in the Himalayas, it reaches far into the skies with an elevation of nearly 5.5 miles. Thousands of thrill seekers from around the world visit the mountain in a quest to scale its snow- and ice-covered terrain to become one of the few who successfully reach its summit and safely return to its base. Learn about some of these climbers, who put their lives at risk, in pursuit of personal glory. Featuring Contemporary and archival photography - Fascinating facts about Mount Everest - Chapter notes, further suggested reading recommendations - Glossary and index Bonnie Hinman has had more than 30 children's books published, most of which have been nonfiction biography, geography, and science. She has been interested in mountains ever since taking a geology course in college. Yet, she prefers to admire mountains from a distance since she's a bit afraid of heights. She graduated from Southwest Missouri University and lives in Joplin, Missouri, near her children and five grandchildren. She hopes her grandchildren will love her books as much as she has loved writing them, once they learn to read.