mountain ecology

A fundamental look at a common food chain in the mountains, starting with the ponderosa pine, ending with the mountain lion, and introducing various animals in between.

Discusses how mountains are formed, how plants and animals adapt to life in them, and how they influence weather and geographical changes.

This book describes how to survive the dangers of mountain climbing, from understanding mountain temperatures to knowing the dangers from mountain storms.

Simple text and pictures introduces mountain habitats, plants, and animals especially in the Swiss Alps.

Examines the plant and animal life that live on some of the world's mountain regions and how they are able to survive.

Children will be captivated by the amazing photos of baby animals that live on mountains: bighorn sheep, bears, deer, mountain goats, antelope, cougars, and other animals. Young readers will learn about how baby animals find food and shelter in such rugged places.

Presents a children's study of the mountains of the world and discusses mountain ranges, how mountains are formed, volcanoes, mining, recreational uses, and ways to protect mountain areas and the animals that live there.

Presents information on the different types of mountains, how they are formed, and the various animals that make mountains their home.