Mount Kosciuszko (25)
On mainland Australia, Mount Kosciuszko is the top of the world. It's the tallest peak in the Snowy Mountains and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide takes readers to the mountain's slopes and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are defined for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.
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SeriesSeven Summits, The
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ManufacturerCreative Company, The (Amicus, Black Rabbit Books, Bookstaves and Creative)
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PublisherCreative Education
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Publisher or imprintCreative Education
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AuthorFrantz, Jen
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ISBN-139798889892748
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size8.25 x 10.75
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Reading Interest5,6,7,8
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# of Pages48
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Dewey Decimal796.52
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Guided Reading LevelW
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Date Published2025
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SubjectNonfiction, Social Studies, Geography, Mountains, Summits, Mount Kosciuszko
On mainland Australia, Mount Kosciuszko is the top of the world. It's the tallest peak in the Snowy Mountains and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide takes readers to the mountain's slopes and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are defined for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.
