Mountaineering

Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to the sport of mountaineering. Readers will learn about the tools and equipment used in climbing mountains, as well as dangers and safety tips. They are introduced to the world's most famous mountain peaks, including Mount Everest, K-2, Mount McKinley, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, Mount Vinson, Puncak Jaya, Mount Kosciuszko, and the Matterhorn. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving aspiring mountaineers excited for an extreme adventure!



Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.



A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Xtreme Adventure kicks excitement into high gear! Full-color photos bring the adrenaline rush of modern challenges into the hands of young adventurers. Even reluctant readers will be captured by the thrills found on the land and in the sea. Short, easy-to-read copy bursts provide information, while detailing the tools and techniques used by professionals in each field. Dangers and safety tips are also featured.



Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.



A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.