mountains

Recounts the events that took place on K2, the world's second highest peak, in early August 2008, when eleven climbers were killed in the worst disaster in the mountain's history.

"Introduces readers to the colorful Rainbow Mountain in Peru and how this natural phenomenon came to be"--Amazon.

"Mountain, or alpine, biomes are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Adapted to living at different mountain heights and temperatures, find out what special features keep animals such as the lynx warm and help mountain goats grip rocky slopes"--Back cover.

Introduces young readers to mountains, exploring how they are formed, where they can be found and their characteristics.

Introduced young readers to hills, exploring how they are formed, where they can be found and their characteristics.

"Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super-quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain--start today! (Some restrictions apply.)"--Provided by publisher.

National Parks takes young readers on a journey through some of America's best-known national parks. Each book in the series showcases the geography, history, flora, and fauna of the featured park.

"Text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to mountains"--Provided by publisher.

Become an 'Earth detective' and uncover facts about mountains, how they were made, and which is the tallest mountain on our planet.

National Parks takes young readers on a journey through some of America's best-known national parks. Each book in the series showcases the geography, history, flora, and fauna of the featured park.