What are mountains -- Mountain plants -- Animal adaptations -- Food chains -- Mountain interactions -- The future for mountain ecosystems.
Summary:
For all those young scientists who aren't mountain climbers, this lively look at high-altitude ecosystems takes us to the highest peaks to learn about the amazing interactions between plants and animals of the mountains. From high-flying bees that pollinate the flowers to lumbering bears who spread seeds for plant growth, mountain organisms need each other in a multitude of ways.
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