This book tells all about the tallest and most dangerous mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, The Mattherhorn, Chimborazo, Mount Fuji, Kilimanjaro, Denali, Puncak Jaya, and Vinson Massif. From Nepal to Tanzania to Antarctica, we learn all about these famous mountains and the people who climb them. 

There are sections about how we measure mountains, the many dangers of climbing them, and different types of mountains and how they formed from lava or earthquakes or folds in the earth's crust. We learn about having proper climbing equipment, and how to tie various knots in rope to keep you safe on the cliffs. There are sections about how to identify the symptoms of frostbite and altitude sickness, as well as how to survive an avalanche. We also get to see maps of the different routes that climbers have taken to the summit, with descriptions of the obstacles they faced. 

I love the bright illustrations in this book and the way the text is broken up into small paragraphs that are easy to read. Such a wealth of information! And not just facts about the mountains, but also information about the culture of the people who live at the base of the mountains, and their language, their religion, and their legends. So interesting to see how living near mountains has shaped many cultures around the world!

There are a lot of stories of climbers who died trying to reach the summit of various mountains. If you want to see the details of their gruesome deaths, you can check out this book on the Screen It First website! https://screenitfirst.com/book/at-the-top-of-the-world-the-greatest-mountains-on-earth-and-how-to-climb-them-2481152 

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.