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Mountains

by Sheri Amsel
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Mountains are formed by movements of the earth's crust, made up of drifting plates. When the plates collide, over millions of years, they heave up into faults and folds, forming mountain ranges.

Discusses the plant and animal life of the world's mountains and the need to conserve mountain habitats.

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Book Details

Published
November 1, 1992
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780811463034

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