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.