From Valley to Peak: The Story of Mountains

Description

Take a journey of discovery up a mountain, from valley to snow-capped peakMountains are some of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights. Take an immersive journey through the different parts of a mountain, experiencing the beauty and wonder of the natural landscape and discovering the many plants and animals that make their home in the mountains. Nature’s Journeys takes readers on a step-by-step adventure through some of Earth’s most spectacular landscapes, which dives deep into each part or feature in turn to build up a picture of the whole. Along the way, it reveals how these landscapes were formed, the animals and plants that make them their home and how precious and vulnerable they are. Perfect for natural world enthusiasts aged 9 and up. Contents:A mountain is born / Standing before a mountain / Mountain foothills / Cloud forest / Conifer forest / Rocky lake / Alpine meadow / Heath and moorland / Alpine tundra / Glacier / Mountain summit / Mountains around the world / Threats to mountains / Glossary / Learn more / IndexBooks in the series:From Root to Shoot: the Story of Forests/ From Deep Sea to Shallows: the Story of Oceans / From Source to Sea: the Story of Rivers / From Valley to Peak: the Story of Mountains