Powerful forces all around us are at work pushing, pulling, scraping, gouging and shaping our planet. Geography Now examines these forces and their effects, from terrifying volcanoes and crashing waves to twering mountains and flowing rivers.

 

This is volume 5 in Geography Now .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Hachette Children's Group .

Julia Adams is an author and editor of children's books. She has an MA in Children's Literature. Jen Green is a widely published children's nonfiction writer, specializing in natural science topics.

This book has the following chapters: What are mountains? How do mountains form? Wearing away Climate and wildlife Using mountains Protecting mountains Earth's highest mountain Africa's highest peak Earth's longest range Europe's well-loved peaks Mountain towns Preserving wilderness Malaysia's highest peak Glossary and resources Mountains topic web Index