Famous Firsts: First Men to Conquer Everest (Famous Firsts)

by Ben Hubbard

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A gripping illustrated account of how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made history by being the first men to conquer Mount Everest.

For years, climbers and explorers had dreamed of being the first to reach Mount Everest's treacherous, icy summit. On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay finally achieved this amazing feat. Their lives would never be the same again.

"A few more whacks of the ice axe, a few very weary steps, and we were on the summit of Everest."

Fully illustrated throughout, with fresh, modern artwork breathing new life into this famous story. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.

  • ISBN10 1526313529
  • ISBN13 9781526313522
  • Publish Date 26 November 2020
  • Publish Status Unknown
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Hachette Children's Group
  • Imprint Wayland
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 32
  • Language English