Hudak, Heather C., 1975-

Map and track mountains / Mountains. Heather C. Hudak. - 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm. - Map and track biomes & animals. . - Map and track biomes & animals .

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

What are mountains? -- Mountains of the world -- Himalayas -- Andes -- Sierra Nevada -- Harz Mountains -- Vosges Mountains -- Black Hills -- Hawaiin-Emperor Chain -- Virunga Chain -- Catskills -- North Island volcanic plateau -- Mountains in danger.

Mountain, or alpine, biomes are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Adapted to living at different mountain heights and temperatures, find out what special features keep animals such as the lynx warm and help mountain goats grip rocky slopes.

Age 9-12. Grade 4 to 6.

ISBN: 9780778753681 (hardcover) 9780778753803 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2018049860

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mountains.
Mountain ecology.
Mountain animals.

LC Class. No.: GB512 / .H84 2019

Dewey Class. No.: 577.5/3