Describes how different types of mountains are formed, the composition of various kinds of rock, volcanic mountains, and the process of erosion. Includes instructions for related projects and demonstrations.

"Geography facts and experiments"-- Cover. "First published in 1993"--T.p. verso. Includes index.

Our changing world -- Deep inside the Earth -- Earthquake! -- Building mountains -- The Himalayas -- Wearing mountains away -- Reading the rocks -- The exploding Earth -- Fire islands -- Fiery rocks -- Hot water -- Amazing mountains.