Everyone knows what a mountain looks like, but in this book you will find all you need to know about how mountains are formed and how they change, the special characteristics of mountain wildlife and ecosystems, the extreme nature of mountain weather, and how people use and abuse mountain resources. This book is packed with information, facts and figures, and examples from all around the globe. Clear maps and diagrams extend the expertly-written text. 'Location files' are mini case studies that focus on places with a particular feature; 'People files' give potted biographies of famous explorers or discoverers; 'Fact Files' list amazing facts.>
- ISBN10 0750243945
- ISBN13 9780750243940
- Publish Date 26 April 2007 (first published 8 January 2004)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 October 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English