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The Rugged Rockies
Year
2004
Language
ENGLISH
Publication Information
The Child's World, Inc.
Summary
How did the Rocky Mountains come to be? What kinds of plants and animals can live on such rugged mountainsides and peaks? Who are the people who have conquered the Rockies? Discover what makes these mountains so distinctive. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes it unique, and which plants, animals, and people live there today. Special features include a current-events time line, a detailed almanac, a thorough glossary, and sources for additional reading. These books help young readers develop an appreciation for Earth's amazing geological features and its ecological and cultural diversity.