In the Mountains

People live in all kinds of places, from bustling cities to remote mountains, and from the cold tundra to hot deserts. Our physical environment can affect the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the houses we build, and how we get around. This fascinating series takes readers on a journey around the world. By focusing on familiar, everyday activities, it shows how people’s lives can be very different, but also very similar, to our own.
  Mountains are beautiful places to visit for sports or vacations, but many people live in them all the time. People who live high up in mountains have to cope with strong winds and thinner air. Find out what it’s like to live on a mountain, from getting around on skis to growing food on steep mountain slopes.

Nancy Dickmann grew up reading encyclopedias for fun, and after many years working in children's publishing, she now has her dream job as a full-time author. She has had over 200 titles published so far, mainly on science topics, and finds that the best part of the job is researching and learning new things. One highlight was getting to interview a real astronaut to find out about using the toilet in space!