Climbing Everest

Could you survive the world’s highest mountain? Famous adventurer George Mallory came close to the summit . . . only to disappear on the snowy slopes. Then, in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made their try. They came from different cultures, but their dream was the same. Could their teamwork and friendship help them make it to the top of the world? After you’ve read the story, don’t miss the bonus content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!