Die Welt der Berge

by Dieter Braun

"In diesem wunderbaren Natur-Sachbuch nimmt Dieter Braun auf erfrischende Weise die Welt und das Leben der Berge unter die Lupe. Seine ausdrucksstarken Illustrationen führen uns von den Alpen über die Anden bis in den Himalaya. Sowohl die Tierwelt, vom Murmeltier über das Yak und den Berglöwen bis hin zum Kondor, als auch der Mensch in den Bergen, vom Gipfelstürmer über den Skifahrer bis hin zum Alpinkletterer, werden vorgestellt. Daneben gibt es viel Wissenswertes über die Berge zu entdecken, von dem tatsächlich höchsten Berg der Erde über Bergwesen wie dem Yeti bis hin zu Vulkanen und Gletschern. Begleitet werden die farbenfrohen Illustrationen von kurzweiligen Texten, die Daten und Fakten rund um das Thema Berge liefern

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Childrens, Nature, Geography, Animals

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Manybooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally published in German as Die Welt der Berge, to and for me, it is most definitely and once again Dieter Braun's glowingly, expressive and often full page illustrations that are the true stars of Mountains of the World, that truly "make" this non fiction reference book for children. And indeed artistically, Mountains of the World is absolute and utter aesthetic, visual perfection, presenting realistically but also imaginatively (and with that I mean painterly) rendered images of mountains, mountain based animals, and even the diverse sporting equipment choices used in or on mountains (such as skis and climbing gear).

However and that all having been said, while the illustrations featured in Mountains of the World, while Dieter Braun's delightful pictures are certainly, are definitely and indeed worth five full stars (and perhaps even more than five stars), with beautiful shapes, both geometric and rounded, muted but still expressively bold colours, the same unfortunately cannot, in my opinion, be said with regard to the accompanying text (which in Mountains of the World means Jen Calleja's translation of Dieter Braun's original narrative). For although what text there is in Mountains of the World, is most definitely readable, descriptive and informative as well as for the most part quite enjoyable (and it does seem close enough narrationally and descriptively to Dieter Braun's original printed words) I really do not understand why the organisation in and of itself is so woefully haphazard, why there are no bibliographical lists for further study and reading included and also, most annoyingly, frustratingly, why in the English language edition, why in Mountains of the World, ALL of the heights and measurements of and for the featured and described mountains are presented ONLY in feet and not in BOTH feet and metres. For considering that Mountains of the World is sold and marketed not only in the United States but also in Canada and that in Canada, we happen to use the metric system, the measurements for the mountains shown and depicted really should be presented according to both the imperial and the metric systems. And truth be told, as it stands, I for one really cannot do all that much with these imperial system measurements, for I have actually never learned feet, inches and the like because when we moved from Germany to Canada in 1976, Canada had just switched to the metric system, and thus of course, I never learned the imperial system, seeing that in Germany, we were also being taught metric measurements at school (and considering that ALL Canadian school children now only are taught the metric system, I really do have major issues even fathoming and understanding why in Mountains of the World, only the imperial system is ever used, as in my opinion, in a truly good and educational non fiction book on mountains geared towards North American, and as such not just US American children, both systems should be featured, measurements should definitely be presented in both metres and feet).

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mäed on ühed hiiiglakõrged moodustised, mis suudavad igat tüüpi inimesi kasvõi hetkeks panna tundma väiksena. Braun on suurepäraselt edasi andnud mägede kõikvõimalikud erinevad aspektid, loomad ja taimed, müüdid ja kultuurid, tekkimised ja erinevad vormid jpm. Seda kõike kaunistavad vapustavad illustratsioonid.

[Helin Puksand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aimeraamat mägedest, seal elavatest loomadest ja lindudest ning muust mägedega mägedega seonduvast. Sobib hästi loodushuvilistele algklassilastele.

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Gorgeous illustrations and interesting facts about mountains abound! Minus a half star for the organization and order of info.

[Alice Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautifully illustrated non-fiction book all about mountains. It outlines what a mountain is, looks at famous mountains, the journeys people have made and the animals/ plants found there.

[Chelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredible illustrations and good, easy-to-understand information, but there wasn't really a discernible organization to it, which is knocking off a star for me.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a lovely book about mountains. The illustrations are beautiful and are accompanied by short sections of text. I can see this book hooking lots of children in reading and I think it could be very beneficial for more reluctant readers who have a linked interest. There is information on mountain sports, animals, traditions/cultures and mountain ranges. A fantastic KS2 book.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book by Dieter Braun, whose work continues to delight in this book about mountains around the world. The book also includes chapters on mountain sports, the animals that dwell in their environs and much more. His illustrations bring the material to life, and I found myself googling images of mountains mentioned throughout. I want to visit every one of the land forms mentioned here.

[book_matula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pytanie na wstępie. Jesteście zwolennikami wycieczek po górach, czy raczej woda/morze i wylegiwanie się na plaży? W górach byłam dwa razy w życiu i wtedy nabrałam ogromnego szacunku do ludzi mieszkających te okolice. Jakie Oni muszą mieć silne nogi to kosmos. Śmieje się, ale nigdy tak bolących nóg nie miałam jak wtedy, chodząc po górach. 26.10.2022 premierę miała książka „Świat gór” autorstwa Dieter Braun.

W momencie kiedy otworzyłam książkę miałam dziwne wrażenie, że coś chce mi się przypomnieć z czasów dzieciństwa, lecz nie mogę sobie przypomnieć co. Ten zapach farby drukarskiej i ta grafika coś poruszyły w tych moich szarych komórkach. Straszne jest ta niemoc w przypomnieniu sobie czegoś co przeżyło się jako dziecko, ale do rzeczy. „Świat gór’ to miód na moje serce w tych ilustracjach, ale w szczególności w treści, jaka jest zawarta w środku. 92 strony, w których zamknięta jest magia górskiego świata.

Kilkoma ruchami przeniesiemy się do Zatoki Ha Long, Huang, Shan, Alpy oraz przybliżysz sobie świat kozic i tutaj napisze ciekawostkę, jaką spotkacie w tej książce, a mianowicie:
– Czy wiesz, że kozice lubią zjeżdżać z górki? W górach, kiedy jest mnóstwo śniegu siedzą na pupie/zadzie i sterują przednimi nogami. Co się uśmiałam z moją córką to nasze.
– Najszerszy wodospad świata znajduje się na granicy między Argentyną a Brazylia, a szerokość jego to 2700 metrów.
– Mówi Wam coś nazwa „Góra stołowa”? Nie? Otóż ta góra jest symbolem miasta w Przylądku Dobrej Nadziei mierząca 1087 metrów, czyli coś jak wieża Eiffla dla Paryża albo Pałac Buckingham dla Wielkiej Brytanii”.

To i wiele innych rzeczy, ciekawostek poznasz w książce która mnie osobiście zachwyciła. Nie trzeba kupować drogich biletów lotniczych, czy nowego sprzętu narciarskiego, żeby poczuć klimat gór, wodospadów. Zapraszam na wycieczkę po najwyższych szczytach świata.

[Wojciech Szot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ostatnia przedświąteczna polecanka to książka dla dzieci autorstwa mojego ulubionego ilustratora, Dietera Brauna. Pewnie już nie macie siły biec po nią do zaprzyjaźnionej księgarni, ale może ktoś jednak chce zaszaleć? Ilustracje Brauna możecie w necie obejrzeć, moich gości w mieszkaniu wita plakat z surykatkami jego autorstwa, zatem polecam waszej konsumenckiej uwadze.

A co w książce? To typowy minileksykon, który na niemal stu stronach opowiada o tym, co w tytule. Żadnych szaleństw, ale pamiętam, że jako dziecko uwielbiałem tego rodzaju książki, więc może znajdą się podobne do mnie dzieciaki? Bardzo się cieszę, że wydawnictwo Kropka konsekwentnie wprowadza Dietera do polskich domów. Przełożyła Agnieszka Hofmann. Może się skusicie.

[Eva Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a lovely non-fiction text that I was able to use on SBT2 . The information is very clear and concise which made it easily accessible to the children and helpful for the lesson. The text enhanced the learning task well as the children were beginning to look at different features used in non-fiction texts as well as form clear cross curricular links to their topic of mountains. The text also has beautiful illustrations that support the text well.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dieter Braun’s beautiful illustrations make this book. I would gladly add his pictures to the collection of big horn sheep already on my walls.

I just wish my library system carried the original German edition!

[Bristol Daley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great information book about the mountains around the world and the activities people participate in up in the mountains and what kinds of animals are found there. The illustrations are truly unique and beautiful and add to the text.

[Clive]

Mountains: This is a beautiful book and nice to flip through but is definitely for elementary-aged kids. Still, it is a good addition to not read in full and talk about different things. Would request again.

[Monika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ocena 4,5⭐️
Format papier

Pięknie wydana w Polsce przez wydawnictwo Kropka, super na początek dla dzieci małych i średnich, większe już się mogą odrobinę nudzić. Ja jestem bardzo na tak świetna książka

[B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars for the astounding artwork, plus quirky information on specific mountains and ranges, flora, and fauna and human activity amongst the mountains.

[Andy Grabia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only four stars because it doesn’t talk about my beloved Rocky Mountains at all. 😭

[Sarah83 sbookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eine wunderschöne Reise durch 'Die Welt der Berge'. Lustige, nützliche Informationen über unsere Berge und die Illustrationen sind wundervoll. 😍

[Brittney · Rating 4 out of 5]

We kept our library copy as long as we could! The illustrations are so unique and this was such a great book to be able to look through.

[Thorsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dieter Braun ist für mich einer der besten Illustratoren der Gegenwart und das Buch ein Genuss für alle Freunde der Berge.

[Kristi Einberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness. Such a GORGEOUS book. Stunning illustrations. Text was good too. Some info i knew before but there was something new too. Probably will be watching those pics again. Just wow.

[Liina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imeilusad illustratsioonid, aga sisu tundus veidi juhuslik.

[Captain I · Rating 5 out of 5]

GORGEOUS illustrations and a really nice way of demonstrating the comparative heights of the tallest places in the world, as well as the animals that thrive in them.

[Margaret]

Standing at their feet is like being in the presence of divine royalty. From their summits, regardless of the height, the panoramic view makes you feel as if you're soaring on lofty air currents. They are home to flora and fauna found no other place on this planet.

You will never forget pausing in their shadows or hiking up and around their sides. Their silence is powerful. In Mountains Of The World (Flying Eye Books, June 5, 2018) written and illustrated by Dieter Braun we journey to points known and unknown; our understanding of all things mountain, mountain residents, mountain climbing and other mountain activities greatly increasing.


My full review: http://librariansquest.blogspot.com/2...

[Sandra]

Gorgeous book, one I'd want posters of for my walls, but just not impressed with the writing.

What struck me the most in that regard was that 'cave' was explained more than 'tectonic plate' I feel pretty sure most kids reading this would be familiar with the concept of a cave, but explaining plate tectonics (especially with a wonderful illustration or two) could have been helpful.

The organization also seemed pretty random/haphazard, and I wish they'd listed heights in both meters and feet. Even though we still use imperial in the states, listing both would be really helpful for giving kids a feel for metric. And since this is a translation I'm sure the original numbers were close at hand.

Also, and this is more of a weird not sure how I feel about it thing, but the only local people pictured in relation to their 'local mountain' were the Maasai and the Aboriginal people of Australia. No other people were shown except for generic mountaineers in silhouette and portraits of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in regard to summiting Everest. Only listing two peoples (and yet the yeti) while only discussing animals for the other mountains left me with a kind of odd feel. Like sort of exoticizing? I dunno, just struck me as strange and a little uncomfortable.