From the series Dangerous Journeys
Exploring Mount Everest
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2023
Reviewed
From the series Dangerous Journeys
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2023
ReviewedMount Everest is the highest point on Earth! In this title, engaging text introduces the dangers of scaling Everest as well as how explorers prepare for the journey. Special features highlight the peak’s place in the world, profile a famous explorer, and explore a danger posed by the journey. Readers’ skills will climb as they journey through this thrilling book about climbing to the top of the world!
Each series shows the dangerous adventures both on and off the planet Earth. Using colorful backgrounds that mirror the subject, each title starts with a short table of contents broken down by sections. Short paragraphs with vocabulary words in bold and another color are accompanied by full page pictures that are labeled. Each title briefly describes the history, technology, and the preparation/training involved in the dangerous journey with a highlight of a notable explorer. Side graphics of how to plan for the journey, scientific ideas, such as the Kármán Line, and what would happen without the appropriate gear or technology are used to add depth to the text. The back matter has a glossary, how to learn more, and an index. While many of these dangerous journeys require extreme dedication and study, titles may excite reluctant beginning readers and the format will not intimidate them. VERDICT: A good series for reluctant readers who enjoy real adventures.
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