Paula Richardson is a former teacher, lecturer and local authority adviser for geography. She is currently working as a freelance writer with more than forty books to her name. She is a trustee on the Governing Body of the Geographical Association as well as being a member of the Publications Board and the Fieldwork Special Interest group.
1: What is a mountain?
2: How did mountains get there?
3: Can a mountain really grow?
4: How do mountains get into shape?
5: Can palm trees grow on mountains?
6: Why don't yaks sweat?
7: What made people dash for the mountains?
8: Which mountain is best for a selfie?
9: What's it like to climb Everest?
10: How do you get up and over mountains?
11: Why are the glaciers beating a retreat?
12: What does a panda nanny do?
13: Quick-fire questions
14: Glossary / Further reading
15: Index
