What is the highest mountain peak in the world? What is the oldest mountain range in the world? Which mountain range is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire? This series of large-size books offers panoramic photographs of the world's major mountain ranges. Students will learn about the way mountains are formed, and how erosion has created some of the world's most famous rivers and lakes. Each book features information on climate zones, the plants and animals that make their home in the mountains, the ethnic groups and cultures that live in and around the mountains, notable explorations and climbing expeditions; legends about the mountains, and efforts that are underway to save the environments of the mountains.