Peak

Author: Philip Phillips [UK] Illustration by Wang Darui
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The series of "Horrible Science" operates in such a way that it compels young readers to fall in love with it, learning in the joy of discovery without the tedious memorization of facts, turning it into a delightful game. More addictive than games, funnier than cartoons, more thrilling than the internet! A unique combination of learning and humor, reading science books is as addictive as reading Harry Potter. How can you save yourself from a raging avalanche? What will happen if you leave a weak-willed person alone on a high mountain peak? Will encountering the legendary Yeti on your way up Mount Everest scare you to death? Experience the magnificent glacial wonders in the peaks, savor the songs of courage sung by those who face perilous cliffs, and embark on a global mountaineering journey from Mount Everest to Mount Kilimanjaro. The earth's most rugged peaks, the world's finest climbers, and the most legendary exploration stories in history are all in "Summit Adventures."