The Alps

by Lynn Peppas

Book Overview

The famous peaks of the Alps - Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, the Eiger - have inspired adventure seekers, poets, and philosophers throughout history. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Alps mountain range, and how it is intertwined with the cultures and ways of life of the people in Europe who live in its shadow. Special sections also describe the plants and animals that thrive in this mountain habitat, as well...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778775593
• ISBN13: 9780778775591
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9