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Mountain Chef: How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook Up the National Park Service
by Annette Bay PimentelThe true story of a Chinese American mountain man who fed thirty people for ten days in the wilderness--and helped inspire the creation of the National Park Service. Tie Sing was born in the mountains. The mountains were in his blood. But because he was of Chinese descent at a time in America when to be Chinese meant working in restaurants or laundries, Tie Sing&’s prospects were limited. But he had bigger plans. He began cooking for mapmakers and soon built a reputation as the best trail cook in California. When millionaire Stephen Mather began his quest to create a national park service in 1915, he invited a group of influential men—writers, tycoons, members of Congress, and even a movie star—to go camping in the Sierras. Tie Sing was hired to cook. Tie Sing planned diligently. He understood the importance of this trip. But when disaster struck—twice!—and Tie Sing&’s supplies were lost, it was his creative spirit and quick mind that saved the day. His sumptuous menus had to be struck and Tie Sing had to start over in order to feed the thirty people in the group for ten whole days. His skills were tested and Tie Sing rose to the challenge. On the last night, he fed not just the campers' bodies, but also their minds, reminding them to remember and protect the mountains. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, created by Congress on August 25, 1916. Today, you can hike to Sing Peak, named for Tie Sing, in Yosemite National Park.
Mountain Dog
by Margarita Engle Aleksey Ivanov Olga IvanovWhen Tony's mother is sent to jail, he is sent to stay with a great uncle he has never met in Sierra Nevada. It is a daunting move -- Tony's new world bears no semblance to his previous one. But slowly, against a remote and remarkable backdrop, the scars from Tony's troubled past begin to heal. <P><P>With his Tia and a search-and-rescue dog named Gabe by his side, he learns how to track wild animals, is welcomed to the Cowboy Church, and makes new friends at the Mountain School. <P><P>Most importantly though, it is through Gabe that Tony discovers unconditional love for the first time, in Mountain Dog by Margarita Engle. <P><P>A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013
Mountain Dog Rescue (Dog Tales #3)
by Coleen HubbardA Bernese Mount Dog is the star of this snowy adventure that includes factual information on the breed. Jon's brother, Eric, is a skiing champion. Jon is only good at thinking up inventions and playing with his dog, Mogul. As the brothers go skiing together, Eric has a serious accident and must depend on his brother's quick mind and his strong dog for help.
Mountain Goats (Nature's Children)
by Bill IvyDid you know that mountain goats are more related to antelope than they are to goats? Learn about these interesting creatures in this book.
Mountain Gorilla (Road to Recovery)
by Barbara A. SomervillReinforces environmental awareness by telling stories about the mountain gorillas that have been near the brink of extinction and are beginning to make a comeback.
Mountain Men (Cornerstones of Freedom, 2nd Series)
by Andrew SantellaA description of the mountain men, nineteenth-century explorers, and fur traders who helped open up the West to United States settlement. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mountain Miracle (The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Book #6)
by T. L. TedrowLaura meets Josie, an eccentric old woman living in the mountains who is an herbalist and nature lover. Josie's strange and wonderful ways are viewed with suspicion by the townspeople, but Laura is determined to convince them to open their hearts and minds to Josie. Laura hopes they will soon realize that Josie can help them- whether by restoring the forest or by finding a cure for a sick boy.
Mountain Mission (Race the Wild #6)
by Kristin EarhartOn a once-in-a-lifetime race through the animal kingdom, it takes smarts, strength, and skill to win!The team is climbing to new heights!The last leg of the race lands teams in the Himalayas, one of the most treacherous mountain ranges in the world. But when a rockslide disaster threatens an old friend, Russell and the team must decide whether to go on a rescue mission or race for the win...
Mountain Mystery
by Connie PettersenLaura and her cousin Cassie are on a day hike when they get caught in a rainstorm and a mysterious stranger comes to their aid...
Mountain Pony and the Elkhorn Mystery: Mountain Pony #4 (Famous Horse Stories)
by Henry V. LaromAn old prospector has died,and his rumored wealth is nowhere to be found. Judging from the number of mysterious visitors on Andy Marvin's newly acquired ranch, there are a lot of people who think the treasure is buried there. When Andy and Sally learn the secret of the first elkhorn tie slide, a dangerous race begins. Older boys and girls will welcome this new Mountain Pony novel, and read with special excitement the vivid, frightening scenes of the great forest fire which isolates the holders of the last clue. All of the original characters are here, with a newcomer to the series too, the exuberant little white terrier puppy named Pocket.
Mountain Pony and the Pinto Colt: Mountain Pony #2 (Famous Horse Stories)
by Henry V. LaromAndy Marvin helps his best friend save an old gray pack mare from the cannery when they discover she has a beautiful new pinto colt. Saving old Tappy came at a steep price, Andy learns, when rustlers steal the mare and her foal, and threaten to kill Andy and his beloved mountain pony Sunny as he tries to foil their plans.
Mountain Pony and the Rodeo Mystery: Mountain Pony #3 (Famous Horse Stories)
by Henry V. LaromWhen Andy’s pet horse Brownie is stolen because he is a natural bucker, Andy and his horse Sunny track the stolen horse to a New York rodeo where he tries to prove that the famous horse Slipstream is really his horse Brownie.
Mountain Pony: A Story of the Wyoming Rockies (Mountain Pony #1) (Famous Horse Stories)
by Henry V. LaromA rousing present-day adventure story for all boys and girls who like horses and outdoors. Andy Marvin, soon after his arrival in Wyoming, buys a sorrel pony from a man who is abusing it. Although Andy is bucked off, run away with, and subjected to all the mischievous tricks a Western pony can think of, he gradually tames tough little Sunny. Eventually they become inseparable companions. With Uncle Wes, the head game warden, and Sally, "a top hand on any ranch," Andy and Sunny share in a series of dangerous adventures which include a search for game rustlers. A novel of rip-roaring action by a man who knows his locale and has an exciting story to tell.
Mountain Rescuer (Cool Helping Careers)
by William David ThomasMountain Rescuer: When people are trapped in the mountains, every moment brings them closer to danger. Each year, mountain rescuers locate lost hikers, rescue injured skiers, and help find avalanche victims. Besides being excellent rock climbers, mountain rescuers must have top-notch survival skills. They must be good at reading maps, providing first aid, and removing people from dangerous and remote places. Discover how mountain rescuers save lives each year in some of the riskiest missions ever!
Mountain Top Mystery (Boxcar Children #9)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner David CunninghamHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are spending the summer mountain climbing in New England. A dangerous rockslide.. .a mountain cave.. .a secret treasure....There are many adventures in store for the Boxcar Children in the Mountain Top Mystery.
Mountain Top Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #9)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a hidden cave in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.A rockslide strands the Aldens on a mountain! But being stuck on Old Flat Top isn't all bad. As the children wait for rescue, they discover that a secret cave has opened up—one that just might hold legendary treasure!What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
Mountain Town
by Arthur GeisertDuring the last half of the nineteenth century, miners and prospectors flocked to the Rocky Mountains to find their fortunes. In the wake of this boom, small towns sprouted up wherever the precious ore could be found. Some of these small towns, born of the gold rush, still exist today. This, the third in a series about small-town life, once again turns the commonplace activities of townsfolk into a fascinating account of Americana. Exquisite etchings and spare text are carefully interwoven to create a vivid portrait of life in a mountain town, from snow that comes all year round to Fourth of July celebrations and football games in the fall. Children and adults alike will marvel at the incredibly detailed, panoramic hand-colored etchings that communicate change and the passing of time on each page.
Mountain Town
by Bonnie GeisertDuring the last half of the nineteenth century, miners and prospectors flocked to the Rocky Mountains to find their fortunes. In the wake of this boom, small towns sprouted up wherever the precious ore could be found. Some of these small towns, born of the gold rush, still exist today. This, the third in a series about small-town life, once again turns the commonplace activities of townsfolk into a fascinating account of Americana. Exquisite etchings and spare text are carefully interwoven to create a vivid portrait of life in a mountain town, from snow that comes all year round to Fourth of July celebrations and football games in the fall. Children and adults alike will marvel at the incredibly detailed, panoramic hand-colored etchings that communicate change and the passing of time on each page.
Mountain Upside Down
by Sara RyanA funny and heartfelt LGBTQIA+ middle grade novel set against the backdrop of family drama and a library funding campaign in a small town.Alex Eager lives in Faillin, OR with her grandmother, a retired librarian. Life should be great for Alex, since she finally worked up the courage to ask her best friend PJ if they could be more than friends and she said yes. But their new relationship will have to be long distance, because PJ is moving. On top of that, Alex is worried that something is wrong with her increasingly forgetful grandmother. And to make matters worse, Faillin is holding a referendum on library funding, and things aren&’t looking good. Will anything good for Alex ever last?Mountain Upside Down is a beautifully crafted story of a thirteen-year-old girl finding her place in her family and her community. It&’s a queer-positive story that doesn&’t center coming out. It&’s a story of a library&’s role in a community that doesn&’t feature book banning. And it&’s a story of long-held family secrets and resentment that focuses not on final resolution but learning how to communicate again.
Mountain Valor
by Gloria M. HoustonWith her father and brothers gone to serve in the Civil War and her Mother sick, thirteen-year-old Valor ignores what is proper behavior for a girl, and takes matters into her own hands and dresses as a boy to avenge a wrongdoing and defend her North Carolina family.
Mountain of Fire: The Eruption and Survivors of Mount St. Helens
by Rebecca E. BaroneMountain of Fire is the narrative nonfiction account of the violent volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, the story of the people who died, those who survived, and the heroes who fought to raise an alarm.For weeks, the ground around Mount St. Helens shuddered like a dynamite keg ready to explode. There were legends of previous eruptions: violent fire, treacherous floods, and heat that had scoured the area. But the shaking and swelling was unlike any volcanic activity ever seen before. Day and night, scientists tried to piece together the mountain’s clues—yet nothing could prepare them for the destruction to come. The long-dormant volcano seethed away, boiling rock far below the surface. Washington’s governor, Dixie Lee Ray, understood the despair that would follow from people being forced from their homes. How and when should she give orders to evacuate the area? And would that be enough to save the people from the eruption of Mount St. Helens?Includes a QR code for a website featuring eye-catching photos of the eruption.
Mountain-Peak Mystery (Dana Girls Mystery #16)
by Carolyn KeeneFrom inside the book: MOUNTAIN-PEAK MYSTERY Tammi Hodge, a fourteen-year-old orphan, is searching for the secret disclosed in a manuscript written by her grandfather. But the manuscript has been stolen, and a copy of it seems to have disappeared. Tammi asks the Danas to help her find the hidden duplicate. Louise and Jean take the case, but soon realize they are in a dangerous race with unknown enemies who are also hunting for the duplicate manuscript. The Danas encounter new threats to their lives at every turn as the thieves try to scare them off the Hodge property. Tammi is almost kidnapped; and a strange earthquake rocks the mountaintop home. The Danas' discovery of a hidden tunnel containing a strange gray powder is followed by an even more exciting find. But their jubilation ends when they realize they are trapped in the tunnel. Readers will thrill at the Danas' rescue, their defeat of cunning adversaries, and a fantastic revelation that goes back to prehistoric times.
Mountain: Go On a Grand Tour of the Highest Places on Earth (Earth's Incredible Habitats)
by DKThis stunning book all about mountains takes children on a grand tour of the highest places on Earth.From the salt flats of the Andes to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, discover 14 of the world’s most spectacular mountains and mountain ranges, and the animals and plants that live in them. The chapters cover four different types of mountains: plateaus, volcanoes, mountain ranges, and tepuis, with a selection of both famous and less-well known places within each. Every mountain or range is explored in detail, with intriguing information about its geography and flora and fauna, alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations. Marvel at the Great Aletsch Glacier flowing down the Alps, mountain goats scrambling across cliff faces in the Rockies, and the tiny saltwort flowers that bloom 20,000 feet up in the Himalayas. As well as the wonders of these remote areas, the threats facing mountains and their species are also investigated.Habitat: Mountains will be treasured for years to come. With foil on the cover and colorful sprayed edges, this book makes the perfect gift for any child with a passion for the natural world.
Mountains
by Donna LathamInvestigating a variety of biomes and today's natural and human threats to their preservation, this interactive series challenges young readers to look at how their own actions influence the planet's health. Four distinct environments are explored in detail, showcasing the assortment of plants and animals that inhabit these outdoor communities as well as how they have adapted to their surroundings. Offering fascinating facts on each ecosystem along with vocabulary-building sidebars, these guides show budding scientists how they can contribute towards ongoing conservation efforts. The majesty of the earth's alpine biome is captured in this guide that discusses threats such as acid rain, climate change, and habitat destruction, clearly depicting how these factors affect the world's mountains.
Mountains
by Seymour Simon"In the trademark Simon style, carefully selected color photos, drawings, and a clear and informative text tell the story of Earth's mountains: their formation, relative sizes, ecology, and influence on weather. . . . Simon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and our universe;