Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain peak, located in the Himalayas between Nepal and Tibet. It rises to an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) and is considered one of the most challenging and dangerous mountains to climb.
Mount Everest has captured the imagination of adventurers and climbers for centuries, with the first successful ascent made by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
Today, climbing Mount Everest is a popular and prestigious achievement for mountaineers around the world. The mountain’s awe-inspiring size and beauty, combined with its treacherous nature, make it an iconic symbol of human perseverance and the power of nature.
Recommended Resources
- Explorer Reading Task (Passport Link) (One Page Link)
- Britannica Kids – Mount Everest (Website Link)
- Twinkl – Facts and teaching resources about Everest (Website Link)
- Helicopter tour of Mount Everest (You Tube Link)
- Trekking Map of Mount Everest (Amazon Link)
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