Description
Book SynopsisMount Everest is undoubtedly one of the most famous mountains on Earth. Hundreds of people clamber to its summit every year, following in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps... but there is so much more to this mountain than the people who climb it. With sumptuous and stylish illustrations by Lisk Feng, this dynamic book reveals the great mountain's ancient origins, the flora and fauna that thrive upon its great flanks, and the rich mythology of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky.
Trade ReviewThis is a wonderful, beautiful book with all the trademark elements of Flying Eye Books' high-quality, original non-fiction books for children, which all have the right level of accessible, interesting text, presented clearly, alongside exemplary design and illustration. -- BookTrust
This beautifully illustrated guide to Everest reveals the mountain's ancient origins, its flora and fauna, and the mythology of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky. -- The Bookseller
My most recommended non-fiction series for educators (.) these stunningly produced and incredibly engaging non-fiction texts are perfect for curious minds and class libraries. -- @mrsbrownsbookbox on Instagram
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Below the Surface The Himalayan Mountain Range How Do You Measure a Mountain? LOOKING UP TO THE MOUNTAIN Life at the Foot of the Mountain Magic in Medicine Sacred Mountain The Sherpa People of Khumbu Valley The Legend of Shambhala EVEREST’S ALPINE WORLD What is the Alpine Environment? Alpine Animals Ice Giants The Legend of Ganga The Humble Yak What Makes a Climber? Oxygen CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN The Five Sisters of Long Life Perils of the Mountain The Three-Faced Goddess Attempts to the Top The First Successful Attempt The Climb Inventions for Everest AT THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN The Summit Human vs Nature Waste on Everest The Myth of the Yeti Beyond the Peaks Mount Everest Glossary Further Reading Index Notes and Ideas for KS2 Teachers
