Did you know that mountains cover one-fifth of the Earth's surface? Or that Mount Everest is 20 times higher than the world's tallest skyscraper - and it's still growing! Narrative text, fact boxes and dramatic imagery place the reader in the role of a traveller exploring the highest places on Earth! Includes survival tips and information about the best way to travel in this extreme environment.

 

This book is part of a book series called Extreme Habitats .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Octopus Publishing Group .

Susie Hodge is a secondary school teacher, part time trainer and writer.