Junko is about the embark on the hardest journey of her life - climbing Mount Everest. The climb is dangerous and exhausting, trudging through waist-deep snow and battling gusts of winds. Can Junko reach the top, one step at a time?

Junko Tabei: One Step at a Time is ideal for reading aloud with children aged 6-7, and includes key terms from Geography. It celebrates a powerful woman, and encourages children to overcome obstacles.

The book is part of Pearson’s Bug Club reading series, used in over 3500 schools.

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