Earth's Highest Places

Earth's Most Extreme Places

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.

RL
Grades
2-3
IL
Grades
2-5
GRL
O
Details:
Product type:
ISBN: 978-1-4824-1898-9
Author: Mary Griffin
Copyright: 2015
Reading Level: Grades 2-3
Interest Level: Grades 2-5
GRL: O
Lexile: 920L
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"