Contents: Because it's there: George Mallory attempts the climb -- On top of the world: Tenzing Norgay reaches the top -- Red flag in the summit snow: Chinese expedition finds new ways -- Everst by "fair means": Reinhold Messner marches to his own drumbeat -- Kangshung Face: the east side story: American team tries the other side -- Everest for everyone? Rob Hall and Scott Fischer's groups face deadly storm.

"Ages 10 and up"--Dust jacket p. [3]