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2014., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 796.522 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Thrill seekersSummary Note: "Reaching the summit of Earth's highest peak, Mount Everest, is a feat that most will never realize. However, readers will feel like they're gasping for air alongside the extreme athletes featured in this book. This text fully explores the history of expeditions up Everest as well as the intense training and unavoidable dangers that thrill seekers must face. Astounding achievements are included, such as climbing Everest blind and reaching the peak without oxygen, while breathtaking photographs will transport readers to the top of the world"--Provided by the publisher.
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2014., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 798.8 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Thrill seekersSummary Note: "It's hard to fathom what it would be like crossing 1,100 miles (1,770 km) of Alaskan wilderness on a dogsled. The frigid conditions alone would make many adventurers think twice about this challenge. Throw in unexpected encounters with angry moose and dangerous journeys across melting lakes, and readers have an idea of what the remarkable race called the Iditarod is all about. From its heroic beginnings to its most amazing winners, all aspects of this dogsled race are covered with special attention to the real athletes, the dogs!"--Provided by the publisher.
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2014., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 791.8 2 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Thrill seekersSummary Note: "Every year in July, the world's attention turns to the city of Pamplona, Spain. Thousands of people pack the cobblestone streets dressed in white and red. A rocket in the sky signals the big event, the Running of the Bulls. Runners scramble to keep ahead of the animals, or at least keep away from their sharp horns. Many wonder how and why such a tradition began, and this book has the answers as well as the sense of excitement. Readers will sense the perils of the run in action-packed photographs, trace the path on a map, and consider the controversial elements of the annual event"--Provided by the publisher.