Seven Summits

On the continent of South America, Mount Aconcagua is the top of the world. It's the tallest peak in the Andes and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide travels to the mountain's slopes in Argentina and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are defined for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.

On the continent of Europe, Mount Elbrus is the top of the world. It's the tallest peak in Russia's Caucasus Mountains and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide takes readers to the extinct volcano's slopes and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are defined for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.

On the continent of Antarctica, Mount Vinson is the top of the world. It's the tallest peak in the Ellsworth Mountains and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide takes readers to the mountain's slopes and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are defined for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.

On mainland Australia, Mount Kosciuszko is the top of the world. It's the tallest peak in the Snowy Mountains and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide takes readers to the mountain's slopes and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are defined for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.

Located in the Caucasus Mountains, Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in all of Europe. More than 300,000 people safely visit Mount Elbrus each year, yet it is considered on of the world's deadliest mountains.

Mount Aconcagua is nicknamed the "roof of the Americas." It is the highest mountain in South America's Andes Mountains. Learn more in Aconcagua, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.

Hidden by the clouds and fog of the central highlands of Papua province, Indonesia, is Carstensz Pyramid. Also called Puncak Jaya, it is one of the highest peaks in the world. Learn more in Carstensz Pyramid, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.

From its base to its tallest peak, Denali measures 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in North America. Learn more in Denali, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.

On the continent of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro is the top of the world. It's Africa's tallest peak and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide takes readers to the free-standing, dormant volcano's slopes in Tanzania and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are provided for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.

On the continent of North America, Mount Denali (formerly McKinley) is the top of the world. It's the tallest peak in the Alaska Range and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide takes readers to the mountain's slopes and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are defined for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.

To reach the top of Mount Everest is to stand on the top of the world. The summit, or top of the mountain, soars 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) in the air. Learn more in Mount Everest, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.

Imagine standing on top of the highest point on the very bottom of the world. That is exactly what happens when climbers reach the apex of Antarctica's highest peak, Vinson Massif. Learn more in Vinson Massif, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.

Rising high above the plains of Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa. It can be seen from a distance of more than 120 miles (190 kilometers). Learn more in Kilimanjaro, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.