To the Top! Climbing the World's Highest Mountain (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) [Paperback]

Sydelle Kramer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Step into Reading

Illus. in full color. Here is the gripping story of Hillary and Norgay's perilous ascent of Mount Everest as they battled snow and ice slides, whipping winds, and the grim knowledge that 19 others had died in the same attempt.

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"This is just the book to hook adventure-lovers on biographies. "--School Library Journal.  

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Illus. in full color. Here is the gripping story of Hillary and Norgay's perilous ascent of Mount Everest as they battled snow and ice slides, whipping winds, and the grim knowledge that 19 others had died in the same attempt.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (March 31, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679838856
• ISBN-13: 978-0679838852
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Girl Scouts & Girl Guides
  • #21 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Biographies & Memoirs > General
  • #68 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Sports & Activities > General

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, engaging, great beginning chapter book, November 27, 2009

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This review is from: To the Top! Climbing the World's Highest Mountain (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) (Paperback)

I purchased this book along with several others because of its high interest topic, for my son, who is very capable, but at times, a reluctant reader. He became quickly engrossed in the story and read it in two sittings. I recommend this book for its ability to engage and inform. I am impressed with the content of the book, which lacks no important information for any young person curious about the pursuit of Mt. Everest. The drawings and photographs are also appealing. Our son is 8 and reads at a fourth grade level, and this book is recommended for second to fourth grade readers. The bottom line for us is keeping him interested with good material, which this book accomplished easily. He is looking forward to more :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, December 13, 2009

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This review is from: To the Top! Climbing the World's Highest Mountain (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) (Paperback)

My 6 year old loved having this read to him. It is a very well written book.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Step Into Reading non-fiction series make excellent introductions to the genre, January 1, 2012

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This review is from: To the Top! Climbing the World's Highest Mountain (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) (Paperback)

I purchased these books (most of the titles in the Step 4 and 5 series) several months ago, but have been giving them out one at a time to my daughter, who is currently in first grade. She loves to read fiction, and has devoured many of the chapter books I've purchased for her or checked out of the library. I was looking for an interesting series of non-fiction books for her, and these seemed like the perfect introduction to the genre.

This title covers the epic journey that led to the success of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in scaling Mt. Everest back in 1953. I was amazed at how well the author managed to condense this great experience and make it suitable for young readers. It captures all the tension of the mission, as well as mundane details like what the pair had for breakfast before they ascended Everest. Also, the illustrations on each page motivate young readers, especially visual learners like my daughter.

The Step 5 readers are described as "ready for chapters, grades 2-4", though children who are younger and are at an advanced reading level will find these books interesting and suitably challenging as well.