iOpener: In the Mountains

Book excerpt: This book for advanced readers covers everything about mountains, from how they're formed, to their climate, to where they're found, to the people who have settled them. A glossary and index address key subject matter and terms, while discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners bring science, math and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.