by Nancy Field (Author), Sally Machlis (Author)

Discovering Mount Rainier helps young naturalists discover the animals, plants, and the unique beauty of a mountain ecosystem. Differences between low elevation and subalpine areas are illustrated. Children are fascinated by learning about volcanic and glacial action in forming mountains.
Sally Machlis is an assistant professor of art and art education at the University of Idaho. She exhibits her mixed media collages and paintings nationally. She lives in Moscow, Idaho with her husband Gary, a professor in forest resources. She is the parent of two daughters. Sally Machlis' other titles are Discovering Endangered Species, Discovering Marine Mammals, Discovering Crater Lake, Discovering Salmon, Discovering Volcanoes, Discovery Book for the Seattle Aquarium' and Northwest Trek Book.