Earth's Highest 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 ...