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  • The Tallest Building

    Janet Halfmann

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Aug. 18, 2003)
    Explains the purpose, design, construction, and costs of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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  • The Highest and the Lowest

    Katie Marsico

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Learn about the lowest and highest points in the world.Mount Everest, towering more than 29,000 feet above sea level, is the highest point on Earth. However, if the mountain rose up from the planet's deepest point, in the Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench, its peak would still be more than a mile below the surface! Readers(Grades 3-5) will learn all about the highest and lowest points on Earth, from what life is like in these extreme locations to how scientists and explorers travel dangerous routes to visit them.
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  • Extreme Places - The Highest Waterfall

    Stuart A. Kallen

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Oct. 24, 2003)
    The Angel Falls on the Carrao River in Venezuela is the most extreme waterfall on Earth. World's Highest Waterfall investigates this incredible 3,212-foot cascade, the forces that created it, and the amazing plants and animals that thrive within this natural wonder.
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  • Extreme Places - The Deepest Canyon

    Stuart A. Kallen

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Oct. 28, 2003)
    The unique features of the world's deepest canyon, its discovery, and the variety of plants and animals found there are all discussed in this book.
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  • Mountains: Surviving On Mt. Everest

    Michael Sandler

    Library Binding (Bearport Pub Co Inc, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Describes the attempts of Temba Tsheri Sherpa to climb Mount Everest and his successful journey to become the youngest person to reach the summit, and explains what makes mountaineering so dangerous.
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  • Life on an Oil Rig

    Drew Nelson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Examines the hardships of working on an oil rig and looks at the history of drilling, the engineering challenges encountered, and the danger involved.
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  • The Longest Tunnel

    Kelly L. Borchelt

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Feb. 20, 2004)
    Japan's 34-mile long Seikan Tunnel is an amazing structure whose journey from concept to completion was wrought with deadly obstacles. This factual account presents the numerous trials and triumphs of nearly three decades of construction on the world's longest tunnel.
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  • The Darkest and the Brightest

    Katie Marsico

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Can you imagine going several days without any sunlight? Or days where the sun never sets at all?Readers (Grades 3-5) will find out why these situations occur in certain places and how they can affect people's lives. They will also explore locations where the night sky is darkest and find out which places on Earth produce enough light to spot them from outer space.
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  • The Deepest Lake Extreme Places

    Kristine Hirschmann

    Library Binding (KidHaven Press, Oct. 22, 2002)
    Siberia's Lake Baikal is not only the world's deepest lake; it is also the oldest and the cleanest, and it holds more fresh water than any other body. This book covers the geology, exploration, wildlife, and ecology of this remarkable natural feature.
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  • Extreme Places - The Longest River

    Darv Johnson

    Library Binding (KidHaven Press, Oct. 3, 2002)
    Beginning as a small spring in the mountains of Africa, the Nile River passes over waterfalls and dams and through swamps and deserts on its way to the Mediterranean Sea. This book traces the Nile's long journey with a focus on its wildlife and history.
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  • Extreme Places - The Highest Mountain

    Kristine Hirschmann

    Library Binding (KidHaven Press, Nov. 19, 2002)
    Towering 29,035 feet above sea level, Mount Everest is by far the world's highest mountain. In this book readers will learn about the formation of the Himalayan region, including Everest. They will also read about the measurement, exploration, and ecology of this remote peak.
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  • Life on the International Space Station

    Maria Nelson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Looks at what life is like aboard the International Space Station, including a history of space stations, the challenges of adjusting to life in space, and the safety measures utilized.
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