Mountain : go on a grand tour of the highest places on Earth /
written by Jason Bittel ; illustrated by Sandra Neuditschko.
- First American edition.
- 160 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm.
- Earth's incredible habitats .
Subtitle from cover. Includes index.
North America -- South America -- Europe -- Africa -- Asia -- Oceania -- What is a mountain? -- Types of mountain -- Mountains of the world -- Rocks -- Threats -- Mountain ranges -- Plateaus -- Volcanoes -- Tepuis.
From the salt flats of the Andes to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular mountains, mountain ranges, and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children.