Mountains

by Melanie Waldron

Overview

This book explores mountain habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive. Food webs, maps, and photos help bring the topic to life. Threats to mountain habitats are also covered, as well as efforts to preserve them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410946065
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2012
Series:	Habitat Survival
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.69(w) x 10.38(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	IG830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Melanie Waldron worked in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time author. She has written many non-fiction books for young people and specializes in science and geography topics.

Table of Contents

Living in the Mountains 4

How Do Plants Survive? 6

Many Different Habitats 8

How Do Animals Survive? 10

Living the High Life 12

A Web of Life 14

Predators and Prey 16

Homes in High Places 18

Threats to Mountain Habitats 20

A Big Impact 22

The Struggle to Survive 24

Nature Fights Back 26

The Future for Mountain Habitats 28

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32