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Mountaineer Conrad Anker tells about his discovery of the mummified body of George Leigh Mallory at 27,000 feet on the north face of Mount Everest on May 1, 1999, and discusses the reasons why he believes Mallory, who embarked upon his fatal quest to conquer the mountain in 1924, never reached the summit.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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820L
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English
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"Offers readers a captivating look into the race against time and difficult weather conditions in order to reach the top of Mount Everest. Learn about what climbers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay went through to summit the tall mountain. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index."--
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2020.
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English
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"Every important person needs to know about the exciting exploits of awesome adventurers, and now they can! Read hundreds of fun facts about exciting moments from history. Learn about the lives of explorers, daredevils, pioneers, and trailblazers. Discover the stories behind amazing events that shaped the world... and much, much more" --
5) JFK's secret doctor: the remarkable life of medical pioneer and legendary rock climber Hans Kraus
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English
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Here is the life of Hans Kraus, including the previously untold story of Kennedy's debilitating back problems, including Kennedy's White House medical records and first-time interviews with two Kennedy White House doctors.
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"In 1913, four men made a months-long journey by dog sled to the base of the tallest mountain in North America. Several groups had already tried but failed to reach the top of a mountain whose size--occupying 120 square miles of the earth's surface --and position as the Earth's northernmost peak of more than 6,000 meters elevation make it one of the world's deadliest mountains. Although its height from base to top is actually greater than Everest's,...
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2017.
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English
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Home to mythical kingdoms, battles and expeditions, and magical beasts, the Himalayas have always loomed tall in our imaginations. Twigger takes a journey through the history of the world's greatest mountain range, and explores them as a central hub of the world's religion, as well as a climber's challenge and a traveler's dream.
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