The Roof of the World

The Roof of the World takes readers on a journey to Nepal, home of the mighty Himalayas and the tallest mountain on Earth-Mount Everest. Through accessible, engaging text and strong non-fiction features like labelled diagrams, captions and a glossary, this book explores the natural wonders of the region and introduces key historical moments, including Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's first successful ascent. Beyond the mountains, readers will learn about the challenges and lifestyles of the Nepali people, highlighting resilience, adaptation and cultural uniqueness. This book encourages geographical awareness and an appreciation of different lands, people and environments.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds knowledge of world geography and mountain environments.
• Promotes cultural understanding through real-world examples.
• Develops skills in reading and interpreting non-fiction texts.
• Introduces concepts of physical challenge and exploration history.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a classroom map and mark Mount Everest and Nepal.
• Compare mountain life with students' own community life.
• Research Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's expedition.
• Discuss how people adapt to living in different terrains.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 6+
• Measurements: 150 x 200 mm
• Specifications: 12 pages
• No small parts; safe for classroom and home reading.