Travelling Wild: Climbing the Himalayan Mountains (Travelling Wild)

Travelling Wild: Climbing the Himalayan MountainsAuthor: Sonya Newland
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Category: Children's, Nature
Book Format: Paperback

Travelling Wild: Climbing the Himalayan Mountains follows a traveller on a fictitious journey on foot through the Himalayan Mountains. It uses the information you would consider when planning a trip, such as the weather, climate, dangers and key sights, to present geographical information in a highly accessible and enjoyable way.Discover why the Himalayas are best avoided in the summer months (monsoons!), the traditions of the Tibetan Buddhists, the incredible wildlife that lives in the mountains, how the Himalayas formed, the mountain climate, and much, much more. There is a survival aspect to the book, too, with boxes containing tips on how to survive an avalanche, avoid hypothermia and frostbite and build a snow cave, among other things. Packed to the brim with colourful, exciting photographs, maps and fascinating facts, the book allows you to explore and discover the incredible Himalayan Mountains without leaving your seat!

Table Of Contents1: The Himalayan Mountains

2: Growing Mountains

3: Great Glaciers

4: Himalayan Rivers

5: Wild Animals

6: Plants and Flowers

7: Sacred Places

8: Highs and Lows

9: Himalayan People

10: Buddhism in Tibet

11: Mount Everest

12: The Tibetan Plateau

13: Mountain Kingdom

14: Glossary

15: Further Information and Index
About Sonya NewlandSonya Newland has written and edited many books for children and young people, specialising in science, history and the natural world.