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Mountains

By Simon, Seymour
Mountains
From the snowy Alps to the Appalachians' worn peaks, mountains make a dramatic reminder of ages past and ages to come. Through clear prose and breathtaking, full-color images, "Mountains" explores these ancient and colossal natural wonders.

Details

Authors: Simon, Seymour
Format: Paperback
GTIN13: 9780688154776
ISBN10: 0688154778
Page Count: 32
Dimensions: 9.52x0.15x10.04
Publisher: HarperCollins
Jacket Notes: "In the trademark Simon style, carefully selected color photos, drawings, and a clear and informative text tell the story of Earth's mountains: their formation, relative sizes, ecology, and influence on weather....Simon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and our universe;

Description

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he explores some of the world's largest marvels: mountains

From the snowy Alps to the Appalachians' worn peaks, mountains are a dramatic reminder of the ages past and ages to come. People have lived on and around mountains for thousands of years, yet it is only recently that we have been able to understand how these natural monuments were formed. Now, anyone can explore these ancient and colossal natural wonders.

With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these amazing natural structures in this informative picture book

Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.

Check out these other Seymour Simon books about the Natural World:

  • Coral Reefs
  • Icebergs & Glaciers
  • Oceans
  • Rocks & Minerals
  • Tropical Rainforests
  • Volcanoes
  • Water
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