Everest

(Paperback)

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Mount Everest is undoubtedly one of the most famous mountains on Earth. Hundreds of people clamber to its summit every year, following in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps... but there is so much more to this mountain than the people who climb it. With sumptuous and stylish illustrations by Lisk Feng, this dynamic book reveals the great mountain's ancient origins, the flora and fauna that thrive upon its great flanks, and the rich mythology of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky.

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This is a wonderful, beautiful book with all the trademark elements of Flying Eye Books' high-quality, original non-fiction books for children, which all have the right level of accessible, interesting text, presented clearly, alongside exemplary design and illustration. -- BookTrust
This beautifully illustrated guide to Everest reveals the mountain's ancient origins, its flora and fauna, and the mythology of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky. -- The Bookseller
Beautifully illustrated and contain so many amazing facts. -- @candygirlsadventures on Instagram
Gorgeous, colourful illustrations to complement the information on each page (.) Fantastic for teaching Geography and for children who love learning about the world. -- @_tarasteaching on Instagram
This captivating and dynamic non-fiction book uncovers the secrets of this iconic Himalayan mountain (.) deeply interesting book that would make a wonderful addition to curious children's bookshelves. -- @educa8wirral on Instagram
Full of engaging facts and stunning illustrations, this is a brilliant book about Mt Everest. -- @father_teacher_reader on Instagram
I love that this book includes notes and ideas for KS2 teachers. -- @rascals_and_rainbows on Instagram
An absolutely fascinating book, which mixes non-fiction and mythology about the greatest mountain on Earth. -- @mrsbrownsbookbox on Instagram
Beautiful yet simple illustrations totally capture the imagination and help tell the story of the world's tallest peak. There is so much to enjoy and more than enough to entertain any upper KS2 child. -- @Bedemeister on Twitter
A fabulous book about Everest learning about the flora and fauna as well as the culture and history around this magnificent mountain. -- @samgoldsworthychildminding on Instagram
On top of its excellent range of information and broad coverage, Everest is also full of stunning illustrations that really bring the topic to life and enhance the information greatly. -- Comics in Class blog
The text is in short, yet informative bursts and the illustrations are simply gorgeous! -- @toy_adventurers on Instagram
This book is brilliant! It is definitely going into our top books of 2023 so far. -- @posies_book_club on Instagram
Such a brilliant and comprehensive guide to Everest. It would make such a valuable addition to a KS2 library and could form the basis of an amazing topic on mountains. -- @family_book_club on Instagram
The artwork by Lisk Feng is magnificent! The cool tones of greys and blues throughout are captivating a give a real icy feel to the book. With each page filled from top to bottom with detail they truly transport you to Everest. -- @inclusive_childrens_books on Instagram
A marvellous reference book that manages to be detailed, interesting, and engaging. The pinnacle of nonfiction. -- @literate.littles on Instagram
A brilliant book for budding explorers, and is sure to inspire some big adventurers. -- @milo_and_gigis_bookshelf on Instagram
An essential addition to topic boxes and school libraries as well as for any budding mountaineer or explorer. -- Through the Bookshelf

Author Bio

Sangma Francis is a children's book writer of non-fiction and fiction. She is the author of Everest, which was selected 'Outstanding Science Book' by the Children's Book Council (2019), and received a special mention at the Bologna Ragazzi Awards 2019. Sangma has worked with Thames and Hudson, Tate Books, Little Gestalten and Phaidon. Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China, who works as a freelance illustrator in New York. She graduated from MFA Illustration Practice from Maryland institute College of Art in 2014, and has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts, among others. Clients include The New York Times, Monocle, Time Out and HSBC.