The Appalachians and Other U.S. Mountain Ranges

Discover the breathtaking beauty of mountains in the United States! This social studies book describes what makes each of the four major U.S. mountain ranges unique. The United States is home to countless mountain ranges, including the Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and Alaska Range. This teacher-approved book offers students the chance to explore the stories of these fascinating mountains, including the history of native peoples and modern residents in the region. The book covers the geography, history, and culture of the Appalachian Mountains and other ranges in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other helpful features, this book brings the mountain ranges of the nation to life for students. | Discover the beauty of the U.S. mountain ranges! This Primary Source Reader describes the geography, history, and culture of the four major U.S. mountain ranges. Includes engaging activities and text features to build social studies skills. |

Jennifer Prior has written over 100 educational books for teachers and children, covering literacy, language arts, social studies, and early childhood education. Her instructional resources include Focused Reading Intervention, Targeted Reading Intervention, Exploring Nonfiction, Exploring Writing, and Write Time for Kids®, as well as her textbooks Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education: Research into Practice and Environmental Print in the Classroom: Meaningful Connections for Learning to Read.
For students, she has authored children’s informational books such as America’s Natural Landmarks, Rocky Mountain States, and Polar Regions Through Time, along with science and social studies titles in partnership with TIME for Kids® and recent works like Our Grand Canyon.
Jennifer’s books combine classroom-tested strategies with engaging, real-world connections. She is a former classroom teacher and has been a professor of education at Northern Arizona University for over 20 years.
Outside of writing, Jennifer enjoys creative, hands-on pursuits. She sings, cooks, crafts artisanal soaps, and makes pine needle baskets, which can be seen at the annual Flagstaff Open Studios art show. She lives in Flagstaff, AZ, with her husband, their dog Monica, and cats Mary and Chad.