A Mountain AlphabetMountains are an impressive sight anywhere in the world but those of the western mountain region of North America offer riches that are truly unique. This lavishly illustrated picture book presents snowcapped peaks, emerald lakes, tall pines and magnificent maples, and a range of birds and animals that will fill readers of all ages with wonder. The treasures and mysteries of nature are depicted in twenty-six full-color paintings, each with a line of alliterative text. Objects that begin with that letter of the alphabet are waiting to be discovered in each illustration. Complete with detailed information about each setting painted, this is a visually and mentally stimulating experience - from A to Z. |
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40 degrees Celsius Alberta Alphabet B TEXT ANDREW KISS animal antlers areas aspen Avalanche slopes bark bighorn birds black bear boreal forest Brilliant red bugling climbers cross-country crystal dandelions danger deciduous deer digging downhill ermine fisherman flowers fly-fishes foothills forest fire glacier grizzly bear groundhog Gulf of Mexico hairpin trail helicopter hibernating hiking boots Jason junipers kayak kilograms kilometers kingfisher Kokanee salmon Lake Louise loons meadow mist moose MOUNTAIN ALPHABET mountain goats mountain rescue narrow NATIONAL PARK MAP natural surroundings otter Pacific Ocean park sign parking lot peaks picnic Porcupines PRAIRIE ALPHABET provincial park pull-off quietly quills reach the top Ringtailed raccoons river rock sea of grass shallow stream sleek smell snow snowboard Spawning salmon spider spider web summer sweater swim timberline tourists trees TUNDRA BOOKS tunnels U-turns valley vertical slope walk watch wildlife winter woodpecker x-country skiers yearlings yellow goldenrod zigzag