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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     More Content       More by this author     Francis, Angela Sangma.     Subjects     Mountaineering -- Juvenile literature     Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- Juvenile literature.     Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- History -- Juvenile literature.     Himalaya Mountains -- Juvenile literature.     Himalaya Mountains -- History -- Juvenile literature.     Himalaya Mountains -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Francis, Angela Sangma.       by title:      Everest / [text, Ang...       by call number:      954.96 F818e     Search the Web     Francis, Angela Sangma.     Mountaineering -- Juvenile literature     Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- Juvenile literature.     Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- History -- Juvenile literature.     Himalaya Mountains -- Juvenile literature.     Himalaya Mountains -- History -- Juvenile literature.     Himalaya Mountains -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature.       MARC Display

Everest / [text, Angela Sangma Francis ; illustrations, Lisk Feng]. by Francis, Angela Sangma. Flying Eye Books, an imprint of Nobrow Ltd., c2018. Call #: 954.96 F818e Subjects Mountaineering -- Juvenile literature   Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- Juvenile literature.   Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- History -- Juvenile literature.   Himalaya Mountains -- Juvenile literature.   Himalaya Mountains -- History -- Juvenile literature.   Himalaya Mountains -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature. ISBN:  9781911171997 1911171992 Edition:  First edition. Description:  75 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references. Contents:  Introduction -- 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 -- The myth of the Yeti -- Garbage on Everest -- Beyond the peaks -- Mount Everest -- Glossary. Summary:  There is a place where a mountain grows. It is the highest spot on Earth, the ultimate challenge for mountain-climbing adventurers, the towering figure of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky ... Welcome to Mount Everest. In this stunning book, travel back to the mountain's ancient origins, learn about the flora and fauna of its great flanks, and discover the rich culture and history surrounding it. Other authors:  Feng, Lisk. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Captain William Spry Public Library Children's Nonfiction 954.96 F818e Childrens Books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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