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The pictures were fantastic and the details of the trials and tribulations encountered were great too. You learn what you would need to take on this trip and what problems could happen, from an avalanche to frostbite to death.

This book gives background and geological information about Mt. Everest and and the stories of some of the early climbers, including the sherpas. It shows what one would pack for a climb and some of the techniques that a climber would use. It also highlights the dangers of climbing. Illustrated with cut paper collage, it has amazing visual appeal.

I found this book to be very interesting. Talks about climbing Mt. Everest and what to expect for climbing this type of terrain. It also includes what to bring on your trip and offers great detail to the history and people living in Tibet and Nepal surrounding Mt. Everest. This book would be a great addition to teaching about the other countries in the world or introducing students to mountain climbing and what are the most popular mountains climbed in the world. I also enjoyed the illustration used throughout the book which consisted of layering a variety of different colored papers. ( )

This book has wonderful collage pictures. It is very interesting. It gives great facts about climbing Mt. Everest along with the equipment necessary for this great endeavor. ( )