Mountains
Published on 29. October 2009
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-7496-9024-3 (ISBN)
Description
Each title of Our Earth in Action examines the Earth's physical processes and investigates the causes and effects thereof. From erupting volcanoes to eroding coasts and from extreme weather patterns to violent earthquakes, Our Earth in Action puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos and explanatory diagrams.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
illustrations, map
Dimensions
Height: 273 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7496-9024-3 (9780749690243)
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Person
Chris Oxlade, is an experienced writer of information books for children. He specializes in science and technology, and has written more than sixty titles, on subjects ranging from kites to virtual reality as well as books on various forms of transport.
Content
About mountains Earth's structure Fold mountains Block mountains Volcanic mountains Mountain ranges Wearing down mountains Glaciers Mountain weather Mountain climates and zones Case study: The Himalayas Case study: The Andes Life in the mountains