mountains

Introduces various mountain ranges, how they are formed and shaped, and how they affect vegetation and animals, including humans.

"Found near Antarctica, Mount Terror is a volcano and not all those who discovered and studied the mount made it home. The main text [discusses the] geography, exploration, and environment of Antarctica"--Provided by publisher.

Every summer, runners gather in California's Death Valley to begin a race that covers 135 miles in searing heat. After beginning at one of the lowest points in the United States, competitors battle a scorching desert sun as they climb 8,300 feet (2,530 m) to finish at Mt. Whitney. This title introduces readers to an ultramarathon that event organizers call the "World's Toughest Footrace." The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index.

Did you know that most mountains are more than 1,000 feet (305 meters) high? It is hard for people and animals to breathe high up on a mountain. Discover more intriguing facts about this ecosystem in Mountains. Each World Languages title includes access to ten eBooks in ten languages! Our language toggle bar allows you to easily switch between English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog with a simple click. The full audio feature allows readers to listen to the text in their own language as they flip through the book. World Languages works on all platforms, including standard desktops, tablets, and SMART Boards.

"All the fleas want to be king of the mountain and race to the top--until the mountain starts to move! They discover their mountain is a small part of a world that is bigger than the fleas ever imagined. Could it be some things are more important than being first?"--Provided by publisher.

"A small fly named Mabel has really big plans including climbing a mountain. Her tenacity and courage end up inspiring all her friends to fulfill their dreams"--Provided by publisher.

"In the magical land of Friendship Forest, Lily and Jess are very excited to visit Magic Mountain. It's where all the magic is made! But when wicked witch Grizelda turns up, the animals who live there and their special jobs are all in danger. Can the girls help fluffy bunny Pippa Hoppytail save the Mountain and its magic?"--Provided by publisher.

Take a trip to the tallest points from east to west! Which national parks have the tallest mountains? Which trees tower over the landscape? This title brings readers along to find the answers on a high interest journey to Amazing Heights. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure.

"Hills may seem like a fairly simple landform, but when you delve into the different types of hills that exist, how they're formed, and how they impact the world around them, there's much to be learned . . . photographs show a variety of different kinds of hills and help readers learn to identify the landforms when they see them"--Provided by publisher.

"In some areas, tall mountains make for quite striking landforms. With the help of this . . . guide, readers don't have to scale the tallest peaks to learn all about these . . . features. Age-appropriate text correlates closely with . . . photographs, making it easy for readers to learn to identify mountains and differentiate them from similar landforms, such as hills"--Provided by publisher.