Of the Mountains

Scary Creatures is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. How are mountains and volcanoes formed? Do scary creatures live in mountains? What happens when a volcano erupts? Are there mountains under the sea? This book takes an in-depth look at mountain environments all over the world, from how mountains and volcanoes sustain life, to the creatures that live and hunt in them. Scary Creatures of the Mountains is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages enable readers to see how the internal structure of an animal corresponds to its external appearance. The book features startlingly realistic illustrations and impressive photographs. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.