Everest
Published on 2. February 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-83874-145-7 (ISBN)
Description
Mount Everest is undoubtedly one of the most famous mountains on Earth. Hundreds of people clamber to its summit every year, following in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps... but there is so much more to this mountain than the people who climb it. With sumptuous and stylish illustrations by Lisk Feng, this dynamic book reveals the great mountain's ancient origins, the flora and fauna that thrive upon its great flanks, and the rich mythology of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky.
Reviews / Votes
This is a wonderful, beautiful book with all the trademark elements of Flying Eye Books' high-quality, original non-fiction books for children, which all have the right level of accessible, interesting text, presented clearly, alongside exemplary design and illustration. -- BookTrust This beautifully illustrated guide to Everest reveals the mountain's ancient origins, its flora and fauna, and the mythology of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky. -- The Bookseller My most recommended non-fiction series for educators (.) these stunningly produced and incredibly engaging non-fiction texts are perfect for curious minds and class libraries. -- @mrsbrownsbookbox on InstagramMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 232 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83874-145-7 (9781838741457)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Sangma Francis is a children's book writer of non-fiction and fiction. She is the author of Everest, which was selected 'Outstanding Science Book' by the Children's Book Council (2019), and received a special mention at the Bologna Ragazzi Awards 2019. Sangma has worked with Thames and Hudson, Tate Books, Little Gestalten and Phaidon.
Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China, who works as a freelance illustrator in New York. She graduated from MFA Illustration Practice from Maryland institute College of Art in 2014, and has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts, among others. Clients include The New York Times, Monocle, Time Out and HSBC.
Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China, who works as a freelance illustrator in New York. She graduated from MFA Illustration Practice from Maryland institute College of Art in 2014, and has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts, among others. Clients include The New York Times, Monocle, Time Out and HSBC.
Content
INTRODUCTION
Below the Surface
The Himalayan Mountain Range
How Do You Measure a Mountain?
LOOKING UP TO THE MOUNTAIN
Life at the Foot of the Mountain
Magic in Medicine
Sacred Mountain
The Sherpa People of Khumbu Valley
The Legend of Shambhala
EVEREST'S ALPINE WORLD
What is the Alpine Environment?
Alpine Animals
Ice Giants
The Legend of Ganga
The Humble Yak
What Makes a Climber?
Oxygen
CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN
The Five Sisters of Long Life
Perils of the Mountain
The Three-Faced Goddess
Attempts to the Top
The First Successful Attempt
The Climb
Inventions for Everest
AT THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
The Summit
Human vs Nature
Waste on Everest
The Myth of the Yeti
Beyond the Peaks
Mount Everest
Glossary
Further Reading
Index
Notes and Ideas for KS2 Teachers
Below the Surface
The Himalayan Mountain Range
How Do You Measure a Mountain?
LOOKING UP TO THE MOUNTAIN
Life at the Foot of the Mountain
Magic in Medicine
Sacred Mountain
The Sherpa People of Khumbu Valley
The Legend of Shambhala
EVEREST'S ALPINE WORLD
What is the Alpine Environment?
Alpine Animals
Ice Giants
The Legend of Ganga
The Humble Yak
What Makes a Climber?
Oxygen
CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN
The Five Sisters of Long Life
Perils of the Mountain
The Three-Faced Goddess
Attempts to the Top
The First Successful Attempt
The Climb
Inventions for Everest
AT THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
The Summit
Human vs Nature
Waste on Everest
The Myth of the Yeti
Beyond the Peaks
Mount Everest
Glossary
Further Reading
Index
Notes and Ideas for KS2 Teachers