Earth's Highest Places
Author | : Mary Griffin |
Publisher | : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Total Pages | : 26 |
Release | : 2014-12-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781482418989 |
ISBN-13 | : 1482418983 |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Download or read book Earth's Highest Places written by Mary Griffin and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.