What is a mountain? -- Moving plates -- Fold and block mountains -- Volcanic mountains -- The Andes -- Changing mountains -- The Alps -- Climate -- Biomes -- The Rocky Mountains -- People and mountains -- The Himalayas -- Mountain resources -- The Appalachian Mountains.
Summary:
Provides simple geological facts about mountains, such as how they form, their impact on the climate, and their flora and fauna. Includes colorful illustrations, profiles of different mountain ranges, a glossary, a text-dependent quiz, sources for further learning, and an index.
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