As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount
Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest
is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,028 feet. In this
compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain's
ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the
modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of
expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs, this
is a thrilling addition to the Where Is? series!