Books About Mount Everest

The Best Mount Everest Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about mount everest? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Where Is Mount Everest?
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Our 4 Favorite Books About Mount Everest

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Where Is Mount Everest?

By Nico Medina, Who HQ, John Hinderliter (Illustrator) · Where Is . . . ? series

Everest's perilous peaks challenge climbers with history and danger.

112 pages· 7,679 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 342 ratings
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Summary: Journey to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, where ancient history meets modern ambition. Explore the mountain's storied past, from its first settlers to daring climbers facing life-or-death challenges. Discover tales of triumph and tragedy as expeditions navigate the treacherous ascent. Will they conquer the summit or fall victim to its unforgiving nature? This gripping narrative unveils the allure and peril of Everest, where every climb is a test of human spirit.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

One Wrong Step

Two kids face peril on Everest, battling nature and hidden threats to find their missing expedition.

336 pages· 28,625 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,882 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Atlas Wade, haunted by his mother's death, joins an Everest expedition with his father. When an avalanche strikes, Atlas, Maddie, and their injured Sherpa, Chodak, must brave the mountain's dangers to find survivors. As war looms and a Nazi threat emerges, they confront treacherous weather and hidden enemies. Can Atlas mend his fractured bond with his father and survive the climb of a lifetime?
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1993

To the Top!

Two climbers face deadly odds on Everest's icy heights.

48 pages· 3,236 words· Est. 36 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 129 ratings
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Summary: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay embark on a daring climb up Mount Everest, confronting deadly snow slides and fierce winds. With the haunting memory of 19 lost climbers, will they conquer the world's highest peak or become its next victims? This thrilling tale of courage and determination will captivate adventure-seekers and history enthusiasts alike.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Climbing Everest

Can two climbers conquer Everest's deadly heights through teamwork?

112 pages· 10,045 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 37 ratings
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Summary: On the perilous slopes of Mount Everest, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, from different worlds, unite for a shared dream. Facing deadly storms and avalanches, can their teamwork lead them to the summit? Discover the thrilling true story of their historic climb, where courage and collaboration are tested against nature's fiercest challenges. This adventure invites young readers to explore the heights of human spirit and determination.
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