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Paperback. This fascinating new book explains to young children why the land on Earth has different shapes in different places. Amazing photographs and illustrations show examples of continents, mountains, valleys, plains, and caves, as well as the forests, animals, and water that may be found on each landform. Simple text also describes what volcanoes are and how lava flows can create mountains. The role that weather, such as rain and strong wind, plays in shaping sand dunes, mesas, buttes, and canyons is also described. Suitable for ages 5 to 8 years, this book explains why the land on Earth has different shapes in different places. It describes what volcanoes are and how lava flows can create mountains. It includes photographs that show examples of continents, mountains, and plains, as well as the forests, animals, and water that may be found on each land form. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780778732136
Looks at such different types of landforms as coasts, rivers, lakes, islands, mountains, hills, valleys, plains, canyons, and caves.
Synopsis: This book is suitable for ages 5 to 8 years. This fascinating book explains to young children why the land on Earth has different shapes in different places. Amazing photographs and illustrations show examples of continents, mountains, valleys, plains, and caves, as well as the forests, animals, and water that may be found on each land form. Simple text also describes what volcanoes are and how lava flows can create mountains. The role that weather, such as rain and strong wind, plays in shaping sand dunes, mesas, buttes, and canyons is also described.
Title: Introducing Landforms (Paperback)
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada, New York
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new
Edition: 1st Edition