Two at the Top: A Shared Dream of Everest

Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's journey to climb Mount Everest is recounted in this book, culminating in their successful ascent. The two men set out on the same expedition in 1953, with a party of four hundred. The climb is grueling, and only Norgay and Hillary are determined to continue. They tramp over windswept glaciers, crawl across rope bridges, and hack footholds in the ice until they reach the top of the world. This true adventure story includes illustrated backmatter rich in geography, history, and science and correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, two remarkable individuals with a shared dream of climbing Mount Everest, each share their unique journey in this captivating true adventure story. Tenzing Norgay, born in Nepal and raised in the shadow of Chomolungma, the mountain known as Everest, had a lifelong aspiration to reach its summit. He embarked on a path as a guide, leading treks through the treacherous Himalayas, and eventually took on the challenge of climbing the highest mountain himself. Despite his valiant efforts, he was unable to conquer Everest.

Across the ocean, in New Zealand, Edmund Hillary grew up tending his father's bees and developed a passion for mountain climbing at a young age. He climbed his first mountain at sixteen and went on to conquer numerous peaks around the world. His determination led him to attempt Everest, but unfortunately, he faced setbacks.

In 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary embarked on the same expedition to climb Everest. Their team consisted of four hundred individuals, including guides and porters. The climb was grueling, and many teams dropped out along the way. However, Norgay and Hillary remained steadfast in their pursuit of the summit. They trudged through windswept glaciers, crawled across rope bridges, and hacked footholds in the ice with unwavering determination.

After months of arduous trekking, they finally reached the top of the world, a moment of sheer exhilaration and triumph. Their achievement was a testament to their courage, resilience, and teamwork. This remarkable true adventure story, told in a dual narrative, is enriched with illustrated backmatter that provides valuable geography, history, and science insights.

Key Text Features include an author's note, a bibliography, facts, further reading, historical context, and illustrations. This book aligns with the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts, particularly CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3, which encourages students to identify characters, settings, and major events in a story, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3, which requires students to describe characters, settings, and major events using key details.

Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's journey to the top of Mount Everest is a testament to the human spirit's indomitable nature and the power of determination. Their story inspires us to pursue our dreams and overcome obstacles, reminding us that anything is possible with perseverance and a shared vision.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 232 x 287 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781773062662