World's Greatest Mountains

A compelling narrative non-fiction book about Mount Olympus, a mountain with 52 peaks found in Greece. Learn about a Greek goat hunter, Christos Kakkalos, and two Swiss photographers, Daniel Baud-Bovy and Frederic Boissonnas, who were the first climbers to ever reach the highest peak of Mount Olympus, Mytikas on August 2, 1913. Find out where the name "Olympus" came from, and other fun facts about the mountain. Discover the rich history of Greece, the names of the Greek and Roman Gods that were thought to have inhabited Mount Olympus, and the deep culture that still pervades in Greece. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peak and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

A compelling narrative non-fiction about Mount Fuji found on Japan's Honshu Island and a dormant volcano that last erupted in the early 1700s. Learn about the "Land of the Rising Sun," and where and when you need to climb the mountain in order to see this poetic sunrise. Find out what it takes to scale the highest mountain peak in Japan, how the mountain formed, and how the Ring of Fire played into its creation. Discover the yearly Fire Festival that has been a tradition on the northern slopes of Mount Fuji for 500 years. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peaks and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

A compelling narrative non-fiction book for young learners about Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano located in Tanzania, near the border of Kenya. Learn how Johannes Rebmann, a Christian missionary, took it upon himself to learn about the mountain and tell the world about the snow at the top of a mountain in a tropical setting. Read about the "jinn", an evil spirit that locals believe inhabits the mountain and brings bad luck. You'll also find out what life is like on Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa by learning about the people, what they eat, where they live and how the Tanzanian people are now working to protect the mountain. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peak and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

A compelling narrative non-fiction book about K2 in Kashmir, the most dangerous mountain to climb in the world. Starting with a story of a failed climbing attempt by seven brave men, you'll learn what the men had to face on their climb up the mountain, their harrowing journey back down, and losing one of their comrades to ice and avalanche. You'll also find out what you would need to do to prepare if you decided to climb the mountain, the supplies you would need and the training you'll need to do to alleviate the physical and mental stress on your body. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

A compelling narrative non-fiction book about K2 in Kashmir, the most dangerous mountain to climb in the world. Starting with a story of a failed climbing attempt by seven brave men, you'll learn what the men had to face on their climb up the mountain, their harrowing journey back down, and losing one of their comrades to ice and avalanche. You'll also find out what you would need to do to prepare if you decided to climb the mountain, the supplies you would need and the training you'll need to do to alleviate the physical and mental stress on your body. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

A compelling narrative non-fiction book about Mount Everest, in the Himalaya Mountain range between Nepal and Tibet in Central Asia. Learn about Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay as they made the first successful climb to the top of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. You'll also learn fun facts about the mountain and how others joined the race to the top of the mountain, including one woman, Lucy Walker. Find out why, while it's not technically as difficult to climb as other mountains, it is considered one of the deadliest, why altitude sickness can affect climbers quickly, and why the high-altitude locals aren't affected by it. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peaks and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

A compelling narrative non-fiction book for young learners about Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano located in Tanzania, near the border of Kenya. Learn how Johannes Rebmann, a Christian missionary, took it upon himself to learn about the mountain and tell the world about the snow at the top of a mountain in a tropical setting. Read about the "jinn", an evil spirit that locals believe inhabits the mountain and brings bad luck. You'll also find out what life is like on Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa by learning about the people, what they eat, where they live and how the Tanzanian people are now working to protect the mountain. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peak and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

A compelling narrative non-fiction about Mount Fuji found on Japan's Honshu Island and a dormant volcano that last erupted in the early 1700s. Learn about the "Land of the Rising Sun," and where and when you need to climb the mountain in order to see this poetic sunrise. Find out what it takes to scale the highest mountain peak in Japan, how the mountain formed, and how the Ring of Fire played into its creation. Discover the yearly Fire Festival that has been a tradition on the northern slopes of Mount Fuji for 500 years. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peaks and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

A compelling narrative non-fiction book about Mount Everest, in the Himalaya Mountain range between Nepal and Tibet in Central Asia. Learn about Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay as they made the first successful climb to the top of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. You'll also learn fun facts about the mountain and how others joined the race to the top of the mountain, including one woman, Lucy Walker. Find out why, while it's not technically as difficult to climb as other mountains, it is considered one of the deadliest, why altitude sickness can affect climbers quickly, and why the high-altitude locals aren't affected by it. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peaks and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

A compelling narrative non-fiction book about Mount Olympus, a mountain with 52 peaks found in Greece. Learn about a Greek goat hunter, Christos Kakkalos, and two Swiss photographers, Daniel Baud-Bovy and Frederic Boissonnas, who were the first climbers to ever reach the highest peak of Mount Olympus, Mytikas on August 2, 1913. Find out where the name "Olympus" came from, and other fun facts about the mountain. Discover the rich history of Greece, the names of the Greek and Roman Gods that were thought to have inhabited Mount Olympus, and the deep culture that still pervades in Greece. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peak and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!