Everest: Reaching the Roof of the World

by David Long

Everest is the world's highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the millions of people living nearby, it has always been a magical place, known as "Goddess Mother of the World" or the "Peak of Heaven". To explorers and adventurers, it represents a perilous but thrilling challenge to be conquered.

In this exhilarating account by award-winning author David Long, he looks back at the first attempts by international mountaineers to reach the fabled summit, many of which ended in death and disaster.

80 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2022

Reviews

[Anna Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great, accessible read from Barrington Stokes on a fascinating subject.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

An very accessible read that provides lots of great information for younger readers.