Includes bibliographical references (page 48) and index.
Contents
The Appalachian Mountains -- How did the Appalachians form? -- Weather in the Appalachians -- Plants and animals -- People in the Appalachians -- Natural resources and tourism -- Timeline -- Glossary.
Audience
"Guided reading: T"--P. [4] of cover.
Summary
Describes the geography, climate, and ecology of the Appalachians and discusses their role in history and culture, the life of the people that live there, and their contemporary economic uses.