Overview
Nothing is more awe-inspiring than a majestic mountain crowned with snow. From Alaska's towering Mt. McKinley to Hawaii's fiery volcanoes to Tennessee's rolling Appalachians, America's mountains are breathtaking. In America's Mountains you will learn about different types of mountains, how they are created, and how they are gradually broken down. You can also find out about the abundant plant and animal life that survives even on our coldest, windiest, and harshest peaks.Explores the mountains of America, discussing what a mountain is, the different types of mountains and how they are formed, mountain climates, and plant and animal life of the mountains.
Synopsis
Nothing is more awe-inspiring than a majestic mountain crowned with snow. From Alaska's towering Mt. McKinley to Hawaii's fiery volcanoes to Tennessee's rolling Appalachians, America's mountains are breathtaking. In America's Mountains you will learn about different types of mountains, how they are created, and how they are gradually broken down. You can also find out about the abundant plant and animal life that survives even on our coldest, windiest, and harshest peaks.
Cindy L. Carolan - Children's Literature
Breathtaking photography will captivate the reader of this amazing book about mountains of the United States. Stunning photographs of the Grand Tetons, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains, the Appalachians and the Sierra Nevadas are some of those contained within. Some of the photographs appear to go on forever, some give the illusion of the mountains appearing as waves in the ocean and others are just without fitting description. Added to the visual feast is an unassuming science lesson giving readers insight as to how the different types of mountains are created and how they are broken down. The seven chapters of text read easily but they are not simple; they are packed with information about the ecosystems intertwined in the mountains. Phonetic pronunciations of unfamiliar words are included. A glossary at the end clarifies words that may be new to the reader. The author is a photographer and writer and has received seven national awards for his children's books. He specializes in nature, foreign cultures and adventure sports and lives in Tucson, Arizona. Highly recommended as an addition to a home, school or public library. 2003, Mondo Publishing, Ages 7 to 12.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Breathtaking photography will captivate the reader of this amazing book about mountains of the United States. Stunning photographs of the Grand Tetons, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains, the Appalachians and the Sierra Nevadas are some of those contained within. Some of the photographs appear to go on forever, some give the illusion of the mountains appearing as waves in the ocean and others are just without fitting description. Added to the visual feast is an unassuming science lesson giving readers insight as to how the different types of mountains are created and how they are broken down. The seven chapters of text read easily but they are not simple; they are packed with information about the ecosystems intertwined in the mountains. Phonetic pronunciations of unfamiliar words are included. A glossary at the end clarifies words that may be new to the reader. The author is a photographer and writer and has received seven national awards for his children's books. He specializes in nature, foreign cultures and adventure sports and lives in Tucson, Arizona. Highly recommended as an addition to a home, school or public library. 2003, Mondo Publishing, Ages 7 to 12.— Cindy L. Carolan