Mountains (Discover Science Series)

by Margaret Hynes

Overview

Young readers are invited to climb to the highest peaks and discover why so few creatures can live at the top of the world. Along the way they will explore what exactly is a mountain, how mountains are formed—including the amazing power behind earthquakes and volcanoes, weather on mountains, and some of the great mountain adventurers. At the end they can experiment with making mountains of their own with the hands-on activities included at the back.

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With clear, simple language and a compelling design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about animal homes, birds, light and sound, materials, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780753473351
Publisher:	Kingfisher
Publication date:	03/14/2017
Series:	Discover Science Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Margaret Hynes has written and edited a variety of children's titles on topics as diverse as vocabulary, dinosaurs, history, soccer, science, and animals.

Table of Contents

What are mountains? 6

Moving world 8

Mountains of fire 10

Rising rock 12

On a mountainside 14

Mountain weather 16

Glaciers 18

Wear and tear 20

Plucky plants 22

Adaptable animals 24

Living on mountains 26

Going places 28

Tourism 30

Mountain resources 32

Mountaineering today 34

Reaching the top 36

Avalanche! 38

Mountain rescue 40

Mountain mysteries 42

Project: Making mountains 44

Project: Leaving footprints 45

Project: Moving cable car 46

Glossary 48

Parent and teacher notes 50

Did you know? 52

Mountains quiz 54

Find out more 55

Index 56