Ages 8 to 14 years. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the top of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, on a British expedition in 1953. The achievement was hailed around the world and launched a 20th century obsession with climbing ever higher. This exciting book describes their perilous journey as well as their relationship and the role of a Sherpa guide.
| ISBN: | 9780778724544 |
| Publication date: | 5th February 2015 |
| Author: | Heather Whipple |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Co (CA) an imprint of Crabtree Publishing Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
History |