From Valley to Peak: The Story of Mountains

<p><b>Take a journey of discovery up a mountain, from valley to snow-capped peak</b><br><b><br>Mountains</b> are some of nature''s most awe-inspiring sights. Take an immersive journey through the different parts of a mountain, experiencing the beauty and wonder of the natural landscape and discovering the many plants and animals that make their home in the mountains. <br><br><b>Nature''s Journeys</b> takes readers on a step-by-step adventure through some of Earth''s most spectacular landscapes, which dives deep into each part or feature in turn to build up a picture of the whole. Along the way, it reveals how these landscapes were formed, the animals and plants that make them their home and how precious and vulnerable they are. <br><br>Perfect for natural world enthusiasts aged 9 and up.<br><br><b>Contents:</b><br>A mountain is born / Standing before a mountain / Mountain foothills / Cloud forest / Conifer forest / Rocky lake / Alpine meadow / Heath and moorland / Alpine tundra / Glacier / Mountain summit / Mountains around the world / Threats to mountains / Glossary / Learn more / Index<br><br><br><b>Books in the series:</b><br>From Root to Shoot: the Story of Forests/ From Deep Sea to Shallows: the Story of Oceans / From Source to Sea: the Story of Rivers / From Valley to Peak: the Story of Mountains</p>