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The Highest and the Lowest

Author: Marsico, Katie

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2771
Points per Word 0.00018
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.010417

Description

Learn about the highest and lowest places on Earth and find out what it takes for life to survive in these extreme locations.

Quick Summary

If you've ever wondered what it's like to stand on the top of the world and then drop down to the deepest spot on the planet, this little guide takes you there in a hurry. It packs a ton of cool facts about Mount Everest, the Himalayas, the Dead Sea, the Mariana Trench and the creatures that call those extreme places home, and it explains in simple terms how they survive the brutal cold, crushing pressure, and intense sunlight. The short length and punchy style make it perfect for kids who love Guinness world records or anyone who wants a quick, fact-filled read for a school project. Parents will appreciate that it's purely educational, with no scary or inappropriate content, just the wow-factor of nature's extremes. It's a great companion to other geography books like "The Everything Kids' Geography Book" if you want to keep the adventure going.