Mountains are alpine biomes, which are home to an intriguing number of plants and animals. Some mountain animals, such as the yak, have been adapted for agriculture by humans. This intriguing book soars to new heights with simple-to-understand maps and detailed facts about an often-overlooked biome.

Includes index.

What are mountains? -- Mountains of the world -- The Himalayas -- The Andes -- The Sierra Nevadas -- The Harz Mountains -- The Vosges Mountains -- The Black Hills -- The Hawaii-Emperor Chain -- The Virunga Chain -- The Catskills -- The North Island volcanic plateau -- Mountains in danger.