Pines and Plains Libraries

"Have you ever wanted to explore a majestic mountain from a flourishing spring to a blistery winter? Now you can! See what life is like on a beautiful mountain range with every change of the season and how the animals who call it home live and adapt! This vibrant children’s book takes young readers on a one-of-a-kind adventure with its adorable illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, cut-out accents, and hidden chambers that reveal...

Documents how mountains around the world have been, and continue to be, explored, citing famous expeditions and reasons why these elevated areas have been scouted.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to mountains, covering their climate, plant and animal life, and such defining features as their rocky peaks"--

This book introduces children to the nation's watershed, the Continental Divide, and how snowmelt forms the headwaters of the rivers and streams that bring life to the land below on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains. Features text and illustrations contributed by elementary school students in Durango, Colorado.

Describes the characteristics of mountainous areas and the plants and animals that inhabit them.

Examines the mountainous community as an ecological niche and describes the plant and animal life supported there.

Discusses the mountains of each continent, how they are formed, and the kinds of animals, plants, and people that live in high, harsh environments.

Provides a look at some of the world's tallest mountains and the animals that call them home.

Seven Summits leads young readers on a captivating tour of each continents highest mountain. Each book in the series teaches geography skills and reveals fascinating facts. Readers will learn how human activity modifies the physical environment and how culture influences peoples perceptions of places and regions. Colorful photographs, detailed maps, informative charts, and classroom activities highlight the features of each summit. Seven Summits is...

Discover intriguing facts about mountains with this book.