Gordon Korman
The Climb (Everest, Book 2)
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Earth Science
- Expedition / Survival
- Story / Adventure
The youngest Everest expedition begins its trek from Base Camp under harsh conditions, competitive pressure, unequal readiness, and an approaching storm. Mountain terrain and weather determine who can continue and what turns disastrous, making environmental limits part of every climbing decision.
The science inside
- Weather & Climate
- Earth Systems & Geology
- Ecosystems
Your child will meet:
- High-mountain weather can change rapidly and compound the danger of cold, wind, snow, and low visibility.
- Steep ice, rock, crevasses, and elevation make route choice and travel time part of risk.
- A team decision should account for conditions, turnaround time, supplies, communication, and the least-ready member.
- Competition can bias a person's interpretation of environmental warning signs.
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Parent effort: Simple activity
A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. Everest
A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. Everest
Four kids. One mountain.
The youngest expedition ever to attempt an Everest climb has begun. But the trouble starts long before they reach the summit. Competition is fierce. Conditions are harsh. And the trek from Base Camp proves a challenge that not all the contestants can meet...with disastrous results. And then the storm hits...
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