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Take a journey of discovery up a mountain, from valley to snow-capped peak Mountains 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. Nature's Journeys 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. Perfect for natural world enthusiasts aged 9 and up. Contents: 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 Books in the series: 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

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Ben Hubbard (Author) Ben Hubbard began his writing career at a what's-on newspaper in the 1990s, interviewing bands, actors and artists in his native Wellington, New Zealand. He later joined the fast-paced world of daily newspaper journalism before packing up shop and moving to England. Here, Ben tied a number of new strings to his bow: magazine editor, book editor, and finally, author. Today, Ben writes a mix of non-fiction for all ages - preschoolers through to adults. He has penned titles on an eclectic subject range: from space exploration, samurai warriors and medieval castles; to pop music, pets, tornadoes and rugby skills. Josy Bloggs (Illustrator) Josy Bloggs is a published illustrator and author of children's non-fiction books. She has always been passionate about reading, and developed a love for books about nature and exploring the world from an early age. She loves nothing more than seeing young readers engage with the natural world through her books. Some of her published credits as an illustrator include the series Blue Worlds which explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in beautifully illustrated detail.

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