| The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest Contributor(s): Jenkins, Steve (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618196765 ISBN-13: 9780618196760 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2002 Annotation: Jenkins has created a striking tour-de-force in this picture book that follows a climber on his way up the imposing face of Mount Everest. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Geography |
| Dewey: 796.522 |
| LCCN: 98042748 |
| Lexile Measure: 1070 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 5.77" W x 10.99" (0.33 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 30309 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Caldecott-honor winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins takes readers the top of the world in this breathtaking picture book about climbing Mount Everest. Take a trip to the highest peak in the whole world Travel along this one-of-a-kind adventure and learn what it takes to successfully reach the top of this daring mountain. From sidebars filled with fascinating facts like why climbers need oxygen and how to protect against avalanches and frostbite to a list of all of the essentials that a climber needs on their thrilling journey, this informative text has it all. With riveting cut-paper collage illustrations, Steve Jenkins captures the majesty of one of the most extreme physical challenges and gives readers a bird's-eye view of what it's like to stand on top of the world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jenkins, Steve: - Steve Jenkins has written and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page. |