Description
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 as the unique problems facing this region.
Title Metadata
Author: |
Peppas, Lynn |
Publisher: |
Crabtree Publishing Company |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2011 |
Number of Pages: |
48 |
Dewey: |
508.494 |
Dewey Range: |
500s |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
12 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
6.8 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
1 |
Guided Reading Level: |
T |
Guided Reading Interest Age: |
Grade 5 |
Lexile Level: |
1050 |
Lexile Range: |
Fluent Reader (1000 - 1299) |
