Sir Edmund Hillary Explores Mount Everest

On May 28, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary made history by climbing the highest mountain on Earth: Mount Everest. He was the first man to stand on top of this daunting peak. Readers will enjoy the story of Hillary and his guide Tenzing Norgay as they tackled the most demanding climb in the world. Starting with Hillary's interest in climbing as a teen, readers will learn all about the preparation, planning, and hard work that made this exciting climb possible, as well as the history of this magnificent mountain.

Profiles the life and explorations of Sir Edmund Hillary, a beekeeper from New Zealand who, along with his guide, Tenzing Norgay, were the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Climbing to the top of the world is no small feat. For Edmund Hillary and his partner, reaching the top of Mount Everest took dedication, patience, and a whole lot of guts. With little oxygen to breathe and little energy to carry them further, discover their steps to success in this thrilling read for young students.

Previously published as: Two generations. 1984. A dual autobiography describing three decades of high-altitude climbing by father and son.

The life story of Sir Edmund Hillary.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the New Zealand beekeeper who teamed up with Tenzing Norgay to climb the world's highest mountain in 1953.