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.