Highest, Longest, Deepest: An Exploration of the World's Most Fantastic Features [Hardcover]

John Malam (Author), Gary Hinks (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1996

Provides detailed facts about the highest mountains, deepest lakes and longest rivers while capturing the creatures, plants, and terrain of their surroundings in vivid, lift-the-flap and fold-out illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From Kirkus Reviews

In the tradition of Stephen Biesty's books, Malam and Hincks capture 11 of the earth's most dramatic geographic features in this handsome volume. Gatefolds add an element of surprise to lavish full-color spreads of the world's highest mountain (Mount Everest), longest river (the Nile), and deepest ocean (the Pacific). Every page teems with flora, fauna, and brave explorers, while small illustrations highlight relevant points of interest: why K2 is called K2 (this second highest peak in the Karakoram range was the second to be surveyed); when the bathyscaphe was invented (1953); where an oasis gets water (from porous, water-bearing rocks). Readers will gain lessons not only in geography, but in biology and history as well, while Hincks renders the information amusingly and accurately. The pages capture enough of the world to invite repeated viewings and to inspire exploration beyond the book as well. (map, glossary, index) (Picture book/nonfiction. 6- 10) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 44 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689809514
• ISBN-13: 978-0689809514
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,910,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Malam attended the University of Birmingham before working in publishing. He is now a writer and editor with over 20 years experience in producing books for children. He lives in Cheshire with his family.