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At sunrise, Junko Tabei tightened her boots beside a mountain. She wanted to climb higher than she had ever climbed before.
Junko Tabei Would Not Let the Mountain Say NoJunko Tabei kept climbing despite doubts from others and became the first woman to reach Mount Everest's summit.
1. At sunrise, Junko Tabei tightened her boots beside a mountain. She wanted to climb higher than she had ever climbed before.
2. As a child in Japan, Junko climbed small hills and dreamed of tall peaks. The mountains looked far away, but her dream felt close.
3. Junko trained on steep rocks and snowy trails. Her hands grew strong, and her steps grew sure.
4. Junko planned each climb carefully. She checked the weather, packed her rope, and studied every route.
5. Some people said, “Mountains are too hard for women.” Junko heard their doubts, but she kept making plans.
6. Junko answered with practice. She tied knots, carried packs, and climbed again when her legs were tired.
7. Junko formed a team of women climbers. Together, they set their sights on Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth.
8. At base camp, the air was thin and the packs were heavy. Junko checked every buckle before the climb began.
9. Then snow slid down the mountain and covered the camp. Junko brushed off her jacket, helped clear the tents, and waited for a safer day.
10. When the mountain was ready, Junko climbed again. Step by step, she rose above the clouds.
11. Near the top, the wind tugged at her hat. Junko stopped, took one careful breath, and climbed on.
12. On May 16, 1975, Junko Tabei reached the summit of Mount Everest. She had kept climbing despite every doubt, and became the first woman to stand on the top of the world.
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