
Mountains
Explore Earth's Majestic Mountain Habitats
Charlotte Guillain(Author)
Words & Pictures (Publisher)
Published on 21. July 2020
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-0-7112-4354-5 (ISBN)
Description
Take a hike through alpine landscapes and snowy mountain peaks and discover Earth's diverse and delicate ecosystems.
From the mighty Himalayas to the majestic Rockies, this book will take you on an amazing journey. See the different flora and fauna, learn about the diverse range of species and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats. This lyrical picture book looks at plants, animals and land formations in Earth's amazing mountain ecosystems, from the smallest creatures to the largest predators, gently covering the topic of global warming.
The World of Wonder series shines a light on our planet's fragile ecosystems, from majestic mountains, to expansive forests and deep oceans, gently covering important topics such as global warming and the impact of humans on the natural world.
Also available: World of Wonder: Oceans 978-0-7112-5005-5
From the mighty Himalayas to the majestic Rockies, this book will take you on an amazing journey. See the different flora and fauna, learn about the diverse range of species and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats. This lyrical picture book looks at plants, animals and land formations in Earth's amazing mountain ecosystems, from the smallest creatures to the largest predators, gently covering the topic of global warming.
The World of Wonder series shines a light on our planet's fragile ecosystems, from majestic mountains, to expansive forests and deep oceans, gently covering important topics such as global warming and the impact of humans on the natural world.
Also available: World of Wonder: Oceans 978-0-7112-5005-5
Reviews / Votes
"Just the ticket for budding naturalists." * Kirkus Reviews * A "lovely survey of the world's major mountain ranges and their famous peaks" -- Julia Smith * Booklist *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Illustrations
color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 298 mm
Width: 241 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-4354-5 (9780711243545)
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Persons
Charlotte Guillain lives in Oxfordshire, UK. She writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the picture book Spaghetti with the Yeti, which was shortlisted for Oscar's First Book Prize 2014 and has featured in CBeebies Bedtime Stories.Chris Madden is a Salford-born editorial and lifestyle illustrator. Since graduating from Stockport College with a first-class BA honours degree in Design and Visual arts, his illustrations have appeared in many national magazines and newspapers. He is the illustrator of words & pictures titles We Travel So Far and We Build Our Homes.
Content
Making a Mountain
The Sky-high Himalayas
Peak of Heaven
Spider Survival
Deadly Icefall
Fractured Ice
Quiet Queen of the Ice
The Nectar Seekers
Born from Fire
Ice and Fire
The Majestic Alps
A Soaring Killer
Deadly Snowslide
The Miraculous Mountaineer
The Birth of a River
Shy Salamander
Beetle Music
Hawaiian Giant
The Ascent of the Andes
Mystery Mountain Dweller
A Hidden Hunter
A Splash of Pink
High Water
Sunbathing on the Slopes
A Silent Soarer
A Waiting Volcano
The Rugged Rockies
Rocky River
Thunderous Falls
Mountain Songs
A Glacial Lake
Striped and Stealthy
Bighorn Battle
An Immense Icefield
Rainbow Rocks
Protecting our Peaks
Find Out More & Index
The Sky-high Himalayas
Peak of Heaven
Spider Survival
Deadly Icefall
Fractured Ice
Quiet Queen of the Ice
The Nectar Seekers
Born from Fire
Ice and Fire
The Majestic Alps
A Soaring Killer
Deadly Snowslide
The Miraculous Mountaineer
The Birth of a River
Shy Salamander
Beetle Music
Hawaiian Giant
The Ascent of the Andes
Mystery Mountain Dweller
A Hidden Hunter
A Splash of Pink
High Water
Sunbathing on the Slopes
A Silent Soarer
A Waiting Volcano
The Rugged Rockies
Rocky River
Thunderous Falls
Mountain Songs
A Glacial Lake
Striped and Stealthy
Bighorn Battle
An Immense Icefield
Rainbow Rocks
Protecting our Peaks
Find Out More & Index