"Conquering Everest: The Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay" by K.L. Jones chronicles the extraordinary journey of two legendary climbers who achieved one of humanity's greatest feats: reaching the summit of Mount Everest. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Himalayas, the book details the challenges, triumphs, and camaraderie between Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal. Through vivid storytelling, it captures their preparation, the perilous ascent, and the spirit of adventure that drove them to conquer the world's highest peak on May 29, 1953, inspiring generations of explorers and adventurers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Heroes .

There are 96 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2011 by Campfire .

Amit Tayal is a multi-award winning illustrator. Working for almost a decade Amit produced a wide range of illustration styles, using both digital and traditional methods. Amit has worked in various publications and animation studios. Working in numerous educational, children books and comic books, he has been published around the world and has won multiple awards for his work.