The Wonders of our World Series offers young readers a lively and visually exciting introduction to the world around us and the forces at work shaping our planet and its future. Ten books in this series offer fascinating full-color photographs of examples from around the world to help illustrate:
-- the devastating impact volcanoes, extreme weather, and earthquakes can have
-- why the earth's forests and waterways are in danger of destruction
-- how the earth's powerful internal forces produce rocks and minerals from the ordinary to the dazzling
-- how mountains, deserts, and caves are formed
Mountains are constantly being created, changed, and eroded. People and animals must adapt in order to survive this environment. Spectacular photos help reveal:
-- how mountains are formed
-- different kinds of mountains
-- ranges around the world
-- weather
-- plant and animal life
-- preservation
