To the Top: The Story of Everest
Publication Information
Author:  Venables, Stephen	Illustrator:
Title:  To the Top: The Story of Everest	Date:  2003
Publisher:  Candlewick	City:  Cambridge MA
ISBN, paperback:  0-7636-2115-3	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
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General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies| science
Summary:
This book recounts the history of 20th Century human attemps to climb Mt Everest, including a gripping first person account by the author. Photographs from the Royal Geographical Society, route maps, a glossary and an index are included. Several pages are white type on midnight blue paper that is difficult to read, particularly those with scotopic sensitivity.
Teaching Ideas:
This book would complement study of climate, landforms, exploration, Eastern culture and religion. It could be used to develop the concept of timelines. Drawing a circle on a local map of approximately the height of Mt. Everest (29,034 ft.) provides a comparison while doing map and math activities. Learners can compare Mt. Everest with other sacred mountains and discuss/write about why mountains have been considered holy places.
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Science > meteorology > climate Science > physical/earth science > mountains Geography > locations > countries > China Geography > locations > continents/regions > Asia Ethnic Groups > Asian History > topic > exploration > explorers Geography > environment > mountains > Everest Geography > locations > countries > Tibet

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