Changing Mountain Environments

by Daniel R. Faust

Earth is constantly changing. However, over the last several decades, human activity has accelerated these changes around the world. Mountains, for example, may seem permanent and unchanging, but they are just as fragile as Earth's other environments. Written according to state and national STEM standards, this book explores the impact that humans have on mountain environments, from the creation of roads and ski slopes to the use of explosives to create mines. Age-appropriate text is supported by full-color photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars.

32 pages, Library Binding

Published July 15, 2019

Reviews

[Margaret Boling · Rating 3 out of 5]

10/21/2021 ~ This series has 6 books covering the human impact on mountain, desert, plains, tundra, coastline, and rain forest environments. In general, the first half of the book covers characteristics of each environment, how each developed geologically, and the flora and fauna that live there. The second half to a third of each book explores negative human impacts on the environment. The books conclude with actions the reader can take to mitigate the negative effects, including nonprofit organizations that work on behalf of the given environment.

The books have typical nonfiction features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index. The lack of reference sources is disappointing. The layout and font size are approachable for upper elementary students, and the wealth of photographs add to the visual appeal.

I will be adding the series to my elementary library.

[Margaret Boling · Rating 3 out of 5]

10/21/2021 ~ This series has 6 books covering the human impact on mountain, desert, plains, tundra, coastline, and rain forest environments. In general, the first half of the book covers characteristics of each environment, how each developed geologically, and the flora and fauna that live there. The second half to a third of each book explores negative human impacts on the environment. The books conclude with actions the reader can take to mitigate the negative effects, including nonprofit organizations that work on behalf of the given environment.

The books have typical nonfiction features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index. The lack of reference sources is disappointing. The layout and font size are approachable for upper elementary students, and the wealth of photographs add to the visual appeal.

I will be adding the series to my elementary library.