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019 _a861213326
020 _a1482401428
020 _a9781482401424
035 _a(OCoLC)861210584
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092 _a796.522
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100 1 _aRajczak, Kristen.
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245 0 0 _aClimbing Mount Everest /
_cby Kristen Rajczak.
250 _a1st ed.
260 _aNew York :
_bGareth Stevens Publishing,
_c2014.
300 _a32 pages :
_bcol. ill., map ;
_c27 cm.
490 1 _aThrill seekers
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
505 0 _aThe deadliest day -- Reaching the top -- No train, no gain -- On top of the world -- Additional costs -- Other dangers -- Famous climbs -- Find more thrills!.
520 _a"Reaching the summit of Earth's highest peak, Mount Everest, is a feat that most will never realize. However, readers will feel like they're gasping for air alongside the extreme athletes featured in this book. This text fully explores the history of expeditions up Everest as well as the intense training and unavoidable dangers that thrill seekers must face. Astounding achievements are included, such as climbing Everest blind and reaching the peak without oxygen, while breathtaking photographs will transport readers to the top of the world." --
_cPublisher's website.
650 0 _aMountaineering
_zEverest, Mount (China and Nepal)
_vJuvenile literature.
_9131806
651 0 _aEverest, Mount (China and Nepal)
_vJuvenile literature.
_991988
830 0 _aThrill seekers (Gareth Stevens Publishing)
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994 _aC0
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