Secrets of the Sky Caves

Danger and Discovery on Nepal's Mustang Cliffs

by Sandra K. Athans

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Pub Date Jan 01 2014 | Archive Date Feb 16 2014

Lerner Publishing Group | Millbrook Press ™

Children's Nonfiction | Teens & YA

Description

What's more dangerous than scaling Mount Everest? For mountaineer Pete Athans, the answer lies in the ancient kingdom of Mustang, a remote part of the Asian nation of Nepal. Long-abandoned caves built high into steep cliffs contain amazing treasures—and pose incredible dangers. Reaching these "sky caves" safely takes guts, smarts, and luck. And then there's the question of what to do with a two-thousand-year-old human skull. . .

From 2007 to 2012, Pete explored Mustang's sky caves with a team that included scientists, mountain climbers, and even two children. They found mummies, murals, manuscripts, and other priceless artifacts. Follow Pete on his dangerous trips to the sky caves and discover the secrets the caves revealed.

What's more dangerous than scaling Mount Everest? For mountaineer Pete Athans, the answer lies in the ancient kingdom of Mustang, a remote part of the Asian nation of Nepal. Long-abandoned caves...

A Note From the Publisher

Sandra K. Athans is the sister of Pete Athans, a famous mountain climber and a leader of the sky cave expeditions. In addition to following her brother's adventures, Athans teaches fourth grade and writes for children and teachers. She lives with her husband, two children, and three pets in Chittenango, New York.

Sandra K. Athans is the sister of Pete Athans, a famous mountain climber and a leader of the sky cave expeditions. In addition to following her brother's adventures, Athans teaches fourth grade...