Mountains / World of Wonder (PDF)

Take a hike through alpine landscapes and snowy mountain peaks and discover Earth's diverse and delicate ecosystems.

From the mighty Himalayas to the majestic Rockies, this book will take you on an amazing journey into the world of mountains. See the different flora and fauna, learn about the diverserange of species and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats.

This lyrical picture book shines a light on our planet's fragile mountain ecosystems, from the Himalayan jumping spider to stealthy snow leopard, gently covering important topics such as global warming and the impact of humans on the natural world. An author's note, world map and 'Find Out More' section in the back pages will inspire readers to learn more about the world around them

Immersive illustrations are complemented by imaginative, evocative text, making this an ideal book for adult and child to read together, or for young readers to explore independently.

​Running through the book are themes of the interdependency of the species, the food web, and the importance of maintaining the delicate balance between creatures in mountain habitats around the world.

The World of Wonder series shines a light on our planet's fragile ecosystems, from majestic mountains, to expansive forests and deep oceans, gently covering important topics such as global warming and the impact of humans on the natural world. Also available in this series is World of Wonder: Oceans.