"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 and teaches readers about some of the most magnificent mountains around the world"-- Provided by publisher.