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.
- ISBN10 1482424207
- ISBN13 9781482424201
- Publish Date 30 December 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Gareth Stevens Publishing
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 24
- Language English