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Mountains by Seymour Simon

Mountains

Seymour Simon

HarperCollins · Paperback · September 22, 1997

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he explores some of the world’s largest marvels: mountains!

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Who it’s for
Explore mountain formation and landscapes, from the snowy Alps to the Appalachians’ worn peaks.
Themes
Mountain formation, Mountain landscapes, Mountains through time
Genres
Earth Science, Geography for Kids, Rocks & Minerals

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About this book

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he explores some of the world’s largest marvels: mountains! With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these amazing natural structures in this informative picture book! From the snowy Alps to the Appalachians’ worn peaks, mountains are a dramatic reminder of the ages past and ages to come.

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People have lived on and around mountains for thousands of years, yet it is only recently that we have been able to understand how these natural monuments were formed. Now, anyone can explore these ancient and colossal natural wonders. Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about the Natural World: - Coral Reefs - Icebergs & Glaciers - Oceans - Rocks & Minerals - Tropical Rainforests - Volcanoes - Water

Mountain Landscapes

Explore mountain formation and landscapes, from the snowy Alps to the Appalachians’ worn peaks.

Come here for

  • Clear, simple text about how mountains formed
  • Full-color photographs of the Alps and Appalachians

Expect

  • Mountains as natural structures shaped over time
  • A picture book supporting school reports

Where it sits

Earth Science58%
Rocks & Minerals51%
Geography for Kids48%

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  • Activity Books
  • History
  • Rocks & Minerals
  • Oceans, Lakes & Water
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  • Weather & Storms
  • Photography for Kids
  • Reference
  • Science Projects & Experiments
Authors
Seymour Simon
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
September 22, 1997
Format
Paperback
Theme
Mountain formation · Mountain landscapes · Mountains through time
Reading lane
Activity Books