A beginner’s guide to mountains that is an informative and beautiful resource for young students.

This volume from the acclaimed About Habitats series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mountains are and what kinds of animals and plants live there.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides stunning and realistic illustrations to depict the diversity of mountain landscapes?from the snow-covered peaks of the Himalaya Mountains to the forested slopes of the Appalachians. A glossary and afterword provide more details for further learning.

Perfect for early childhood and elementary units on geography, nature, and environment.