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4) Denali
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From its base to its tallest peak, Denali measures 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in North America. Learn more in Denali, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.
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1 videodisc (approximately 104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Andes, the dragon's back: With glaciers, volcanoes, snow-capped peaks, enormous deserts, tropical rainforests, caustic salt pans, and cloud forests, the Andes are an extraordinary world of diverse terrains, extreme temperatures, and a staggering array of wildlife. Five thousand miles long and extending over seven countries, this high mountain range boasts some of the highest, saltiest, wettest and driest terrains on the planet.
Life in Death Valley:...
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In one of his first books, "The Mountains of California", John Muir, famed naturalist, environmentalist, and author, recounts his travels through the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite Valley. First published in 1894, "The Mountains of California" is a captivating and vivid portrait of the raw beauty of this spectacular place. He takes the readers on a tour of the wonders that abound, writing "Go where you may within the bounds of California, mountains...
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208 pages : illustration, map ; 23 cm
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"Near Santa Fe, the New Mexico landscape is framed by four high mountains. This chronicle of climbing these mountains in one summer--Sandia, Chicoma, Canjilon, and Truchas--offers a unique view of a montane forest unlike any in the world, where mountain, plain, and desert biota converge"--Provided by publisher.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 23 cm
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Mountain Night Mountain Day uncovers how the fascinating animals of the mountains live around the clock. Hidden animals in each page spread make this a fun and interactive book for children!"--Provided by publisher.
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