What's so cool about mountains, anyway? (In Depth Science Book 2)
- 3.8 out of 5
- 7 ratings
- 74 pages
Overall Content Rating: General Audiences G
This appears to be a nonfiction or educational work about how different groups of people adapt to living at high altitude. The sampled material discusses lungs, breathing, and how oxygen moves through the body, with examples drawn from science and geography rather than from stories about conflict or harm. Based on the passages provided, there is no violence, strong language, sexual content, or other mature themes in the sampled text. The word matches tied to blood refer entirely to ordinary anatomy and physiology. Parents looking for fiction with action or graphic content would not find that in these samples; the tone is informational and suitable for general audiences, including younger readers interested in science.
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Violence
The book contains material depicting physical conflict, including references to bodily harm and injury. The subject matter involves descriptions of biological processes related to blood. The depictions of violence are shown through mentions of physical altercations and resultant harm, without graphic detail regarding the act of violence itself. Language intensity is mild.
About this book
What the world would be like without mountains? Mountains aren't just fun places to visit - they change the weather patterns, impact long-term climate, and even affect how species evolve. This book tells the story of how mountains grow and erode, how the oldest species on Earth relies on mountains, and how the rise of the Himalaya may have cooled Earth's climate. Real science, written at a level that kids can understand! The text is supplemented with fascinating illustrations and photographs, a self-quiz to test your new knowledge, hands-on activities, and a glossary. Judith Hubbard is a geology professor with a PhD from Harvard University and a BS from Caltech - and also three young children, who are always exploring the world as natural scientists. Read more