Bibliograph

Mountains, Chris Oxlade

Type

Label

Mountains, Chris Oxlade

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1020L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mountains

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

814529447

Responsibility statement

Chris Oxlade

Series statement

Explorer travel guides

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 6.6, 1, 159610

Summary

Presents an introduction to mountains, covering such topics as their different types and physical features, the plants and animals that live on them, and the hazards of mountain climbing and exploration. -- "If you were going to climb and explore in a mountainous environment, what would you need to know? What would you pack? And who would be helpful to take along? This book gives you the knowledge you need to plan your trip!"

Table Of Contents

Welcome to the mountains! -- Before you go -- Interview with a volcanologist -- Discovering nature -- Mountain life -- Planning your trip -- Who's going with you? -- Mountain survival -- Interview wtih a mountain explorer -- Conservation -- World mountain ranges -- Fact file -- Glossary -- Find out more

Target audience

juvenile

Classification