Mountains

Young readers are invited to climb to the highest peaks and discover why so few creatures can live at the top of the world. Along the way they will explore what exactly is a mountain, how mountains are formed--including the amazing power behind earthquakes and volcanoes, weather on mountains, and some of the great mountain adventurers. At the end they can experiment with making mountains of their own with the hands-on activities included at the back.

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With clear, simple language and a compelling design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about animal homes, birds, light and sound, materials, and more.