Reviews

Sacred Mountain: Everest by Christine Taylor-Butler

abigailbat's review against another edition

4.0

Stunning photos and readable text take readers on a trip to Mount Everest. The book includes information about the Sherpas (people who live on and around Mt. Everest), the plants & animals of the region, attempts & successes at climbing the summit, and the effort to protect the mountain's ecological systems.

Read my full review on my blog: http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/11/book-review-sacred-mountain-everest.html

plexippa's review against another edition

5.0

Relatively simple text combined with gorgeous photographs make this a fantastic selection for young readers. Historic journeys up the mountain are related, but the main focus is on the Sherpa people who live in the region. Short chapters touch on geography and history of the area, as well as the family life and culture of the people. A glossary and pronunciation guide are provided along with a bibliography for further reading.