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The Rocky Mountains

From the Series Mountains Around the World
  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 9
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

The history of human activity in the Rocky Mountain range is as colorful as its scenic natural wonders. It has been witness to the decimation of Native peoples, the westward expansion of European settlers, the frenzied activity of several gold rushes, and the blazing of transcontinental railways. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Rocky Mountains, as well as the cultures and ways of life of the people in the United States and Canada who live in its shadow. Special sections also decribe the plants and animals that thrive in this mountain habitat, as well as the unique problems facing this region.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 5
Age Range 10 - 14
Dewey 578.09
Lexile IG1120L
ATOS Reading Level 7.4
Guided Reading Level T
Subjects Canada, Geography
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2012
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF051180, JNF038040, JNF051080
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Reviewed on 15 August 2010

The Rocky Mountains - Children's Literature

The rugged Rockies—site of North America’s Continental Divide—were carved out by huge glaciers during successive ice ages. Readers of this “Mountains Around the World” series will discover that the Rockies are sometimes called the backbone of North America, stretching from British Columbia in Canada to New Mexico in the United States. Formed seventy-five million years ago, this chain controls climate over a wide area and contains glacial lakes, deep valleys, and mighty peaks like Mount Elbert in Colorado.

Author: Molly Aloian

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