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A gripping illustrated account of how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made history by being the first men to conquer Mount Everest.

For years, climbers and explorers had dreamed of being the first to reach Mount Everest''s treacherous, icy summit. On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay finally achieved this amazing feat. Their lives would never be the same again.

A few more whacks of the ice axe, a few very weary steps, and we were on the summit of Everest.

Fully illustrated throughout, with fresh, modern artwork breathing new life into this famous story. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.

Famous Firsts First Men to Conquer Everest

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      Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/26/2020
      ISBN13: 9781526313522, 978-1526313522
      ISBN10: 1526313529

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A gripping illustrated account of how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made history by being the first men to conquer Mount Everest.

      For years, climbers and explorers had dreamed of being the first to reach Mount Everest''s treacherous, icy summit. On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay finally achieved this amazing feat. Their lives would never be the same again.

      A few more whacks of the ice axe, a few very weary steps, and we were on the summit of Everest.

      Fully illustrated throughout, with fresh, modern artwork breathing new life into this famous story. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.

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