Explorers of the Highest Places on Earth

by Peter Mavrikis

Overview

The amount of available oxygen at the highest place on Earth is just under 7%. Explorers risk their lives and test their lungs traveling to these great heights atop mountains. Who are these adventurers and why do they do it? Turn the pages to find out!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977147325
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Extreme Explorers
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Peter Mavrikis has written and edited books for over twenty-five years. He enjoys writing about science, history, and nature. Although his hobbies are not as adventurous as the subjects of his books, he still enjoys camping, hiking, and lazy summer days on the beach. Peter lives on Long Island, New York with his wife Michele and daughter Amelia.

Interviews

Science curriculum covered in exciting, highly readable short narratives; Provides real world connections to modern-day exploration and discoveries

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 3–5—This series introduces young readers to 25 explorers whose expeditions pushed the limits of technology and human endurance. Dry prose relays the facts and risks of the missions. Explorers of the Deepest Places on Earth and Explorers of the Remotest Places on Earth have many possible curriculum tie-ins, as the deep-sea, volcano, and cave explorers who made scientific discoveries are noted in the text. Mount Everest narratives historically minimized the roles of Sherpas, but Explorers of the Highest Places on Earth highlights Tenzing Norgay and Kami Rita. Some of the environmental impacts of climbing are explained in Junko Tabei's chapter. A glossary, a "Read More" section, websites, and an index are included. VERDICT A supplemental purchase for large collections.

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