Mountains

by Chris Oxlade

Overview

Every one of Earth's continents features mountains! You may know that many mountains tower high above land, but did you know that some mountains are hidden deep under the sea? Discover Earth's mountains, how they formed, and the people and animals living in them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781432995362
Publisher:	Capstone Pr Inc
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	NC760L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.

Table of Contents

	Earth's Mountains	6
	Making Mountains	8
	Blocks of Rocks	10
	Hot Rock Mountains	12
	Undersea Mountains	14
	Remodeling Mountains	16
	The Highest Mountain	18
	Mountain Beasts	20
	Mountain Plants	22
	People of the Peaks	24
	Avalanche!	26
	Using Mountains	28
	Amazing Facts	30
	Glossary	31
	Books and Web Sites	31
	Index	32

Editorial Reviews

Every continent on Earth has mountains. "Spectacular mountain chains stretch the lengths of whole continents, vast volcanoes spring out of plains, and huge undersea mountains cover seabeds." There are four types: fold, block, dome, and volcanoes. Volcanoes are not only on land, but thousands are hidden under oceans. Using simple, declarative sentences, the author describes wondrous process by which they are formed and altered by the weather. She describes the survival skills that people living in mountains have developed and how animals and plants have adapted to their extreme environment. The book's dynamic format and beautiful photographs, its most visible assets, are complemented by its surprising amount of information. A page of "Amazing Facts" and a detailed index at the back are a bonus. The book is wonderful introduction, likely to encourage readers to learn more on their own. It is part of the "Science Files: Earth" series. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 8 to 12.
—Ellen R. Butts

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