Books About Mountain Climbing

The Best Mountain Climbing Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about mountain climbing? 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 6 Favorite Books About Mountain Climbing

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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 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 6–8 · 1973

Meg on the Moon

A birthday wish takes Mog on a space adventure.

26 pages· 398 words· Est. 5 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 194 ratings
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Summary: Meg, a little witch, casts a spell to take her cat, Mog, on a birthday adventure to the moon. As they soar in a flying saucer, unexpected surprises await. Will their lunar journey be the ultimate birthday treat, or will they face cosmic challenges? Discover the magic and mystery of their celestial escapade.
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Walk on the Wild Side

Three friends race up a mountain, but mishaps teach them the joy of the journey.

32 pages· 446 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 668 ratings
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Summary: A bear, a moose, and a beaver embark on a mountain adventure, turning it into a race. As boulders tumble and cliffs challenge them, they discover that competition isn't always fun. Will they learn that friendship and teamwork make the journey worthwhile? Join this humorous tale of mishaps and camaraderie, where the real victory is enjoying the adventure together.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1995

The Rock Jockeys

Trapped on Devil's Wall, climbers face a chilling survival dilemma after discovering a bomber's dark secret.

55 pages· 7,222 words· Est. 49 min read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 48 ratings
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Summary: Three young climbers, known as The Rock Jockeys, are trapped on Devil's Wall, a mountain hiding a sinister secret. They uncover a crashed B-17 bomber and a diary revealing a crew member's desperate act of survival. As eerie clues surface, the boys confront a haunting question: what would they do to survive? With sheer cliffs and wild woods surrounding them, the stakes are high, and the mountain's dark history looms large. Will they find a way out, or will the past repeat itself? The chilling mystery of Devil's Wall challenges their courage and morality.
Picture Book · Ages 3–8

I Am Hot

Book #14 in the Tam & Friends series

A person struggles to reach the top of a mountain.

20 pages· 105 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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