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41) Hills
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"Hills aren't as tall as mountains, but they are still amazing landforms. Movement of Earth's crust form some. Wind and rain move dirt to form others. Some are rocky while others are sandy. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about hills, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world"--
44) Those are hills!
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"Hills may seem like a fairly simple landform, but when you delve into the different types of hills that exist, how they're formed, and how they impact the world around them, there's much to be learned. This engaging guide offers a detailed summary of these fascinating features. Colorful photographs show a variety of different kinds of hills and help readers learn to identify the landforms when they see them. Age-appropriate text presents accessible...
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"Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world's most exciting habitats! This book looks at mountains around the world such as Everest, Kilimanjaro, the Matterhorn and more, taking in a multitude of glaciers, volcanoes, amazing animals and plants along the way."--
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"Mountains are alpine biomes, which are home to an intriguing number of plants and animals. Some mountain animals, such as the yak, have been adapted for agriculture by humans. This intriguing book soars to new heights with simple-to-understand maps and detailed facts about an often-overlooked biome."--
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"As a young boy living in the Appalachian Mountains, Ray Hicks loved his grandfather's stories because he told them the mountain way. After his grandfather's death, Ray continued to tell these stories to anyone who would listen. Years later, his storytelling became so famous he was known as the Voice of Appalachia."--Amazon
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"In some areas, tall mountains make for quite striking landforms. With the help of this informative guide, readers don't have to scale the tallest peaks to learn all about these fascinating features. Age-appropriate text correlates closely with vibrant photographs, making it easy for readers to learn to identify mountains and differentiate them from similar landforms, such as hills. This engaging volume reinforces key science and social studies curricula...
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"The people who live among the high peaks of the Himalayas tell stories of a mysterious animal called the gray ghost. To see one, you'd have to be very lucky indeed. Join a zoologist in the Himalayan mountains as he searches for the elusive creature. With her pale gold and silver-gray coat painted with black rosettes, she blends so well into the boulders, it's no wonder she's thought of as a ghost of the mountains. But the fortunate few who spot her...
54) Everest
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"There is a place where a mountain grows. It is the highest spot on Earth, the ultimate challenge for mountain-climbing adventurers, the towering figure of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky ... Welcome to Mount Everest. In this stunning book, travel back to the mountain's ancient origins, learn about the flora and fauna of its great flanks, and discover the rich culture and history surrounding it."--
55) Mountains
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Describes what mountains are, how they are formed, what kinds of plants and animals live on them, and how they affect the surrounding weather.
57) Mountains
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Examines the mountainous community as an ecological niche and describes the plant and animal life supported there.
58) Glaciers
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An elementary exploration of glaciers, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as those in Glacier National Park.
59) Volcanoes
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An elementary exploration of volcanoes, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as Hawaii s Mauna Loa.
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