Earth's Highest Places

By Mary Griffin

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482418983
• ISBN13: 9781482418989
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.1" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5