Mount Elbrus

On the continent of Europe, Mount Elbrus is the top of the world. It’s the tallest peak in Russia’s Caucasus 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 extinct volcano’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.