Earth's Highest Places (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781482418989)

For those who have ever wondered what it's like to stand on top of Mount Everest, this attention-grabbing book is the closest way to visit the world's highest places without getting vertigo. But readers will be surprised to learn that the label "highest place on Earth" is a controversial one. They'll find out about the contenders for the prize, including Mount Everest, Hawaii's Mauna Kea, and Ecuador's Mount Chimborazo. They'll also travel to some jaw-dropping tall buildings around the world. Beautiful, vivid photographs give readers a true sense of what it would be like to visit these unique sites.

Author: Mary Griffin
ISBN-10: 1482418983
ISBN-13: 9781482418989
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2014
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.30h x 8.10w x 0.20d