From the critically acclaimed multimillion-copy bestselling Little People BIG DREAMS series
discover the life of Tenzing Norgay one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount
Everest in 1953. When Tenzing was young he spent much of his childhood tending to the
family’s yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains dreaming of the day he would reach the
top. Once he grew up he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up
the highest mountain of all—Mount Everest also known as Chomolungma the Tibetan word for
‘Mother Goddess of the World’. It was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a
reality . He went on many expeditions some more dangerous than others but Tenzing never gave
up his dream to reach the top of the highest peak. He was 39 when he was joined by Edmund
Hilary and they became the first two people to reach the summit of Chomolungma. Tenzing came
back down the mountain as one of the most respected mountain climbers and a hero across the
world. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the
back including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the
iconic mountain climber's life. Little People BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series
for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things yet each began life as a
child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of
all ages in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded
stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children the treasuries each
bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of
the books by theme in boxed gift sets . Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to
make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of
outstanding people who will change the world with Little People BIG DREAMS !
