An unrivalled exploration of the most amazing natural wonders on Earth
Discover which of Earth's wonders should definitely make it onto your bucket list with this unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures.
Breathtaking landscape photography is combined with 3D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and show how features formed. To complete the all-round picture, the plants and animals that inhabit the environments are also included, making Natural Wonders of the World a unique celebration of our world as well as the most accessible-ever guide to Earth's geological processes and features.
By:
DK
Foreword by:
Chris Packham
Contributions by:
Smithsonian Institution
Imprint: DK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 288mm,
Width: 242mm,
Spine: 35mm
Weight: 2.191kg
ISBN: 9780241688175
ISBN 10: 0241688175
Series: DK Wonders of the World
Pages: 440
Publication Date: 19 March 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
ELT Advanced
,
Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
1: Introduction 1: Earth’s structure 2: Plate tectonics 3: Earth’s past 4: Life on earth 2: North America 1: Mountains, Lakes, and Prairies 2: Mountains and Volcanoes 3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets 4: Rivers and Lakes 5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs 6: Forests 7: Grasslands and Tundra 8: Deserts 3: Central & South America 1: Andes to Amazon 2: Mountains and Volcanoes 3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets 4: Rivers and Lakes 5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs 6: Forests 7: Grasslands and Tundra 8: Deserts 4: Europe 1: Land of Rivers and Plains 2: Mountains and Volcanoes 3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets 4: Rivers and Lakes 5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs 6: Forests 7: Grasslands and Tundra 8: Deserts 5: Africa 1: Land of the Rift 2: Mountains and Volcanoes 3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets 4: Rivers and Lakes 5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs 6: Forests 7: Grasslands and Tundra 8: Deserts 6: Asia 1: Tundra to Tropics 2: Mountains and Volcanoes 3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets 4: Rivers and Lakes 5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs 6: Forests 7: Grasslands and Tundra 8: Deserts 7: Australia & New Zealand 1: An Ancient Land 2: Mountains and Volcanoes 3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets 4: Rivers and Lakes 5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs 6: Forests 7: Grasslands and Tundra 8: Deserts 8: Antarctica 1: The Frozen Continent 2: Mountains and Volcanoes 3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets 4: Tundra 9: The Oceans 1: The Mid-Atlantic Ridge 2: The Seychelles 3: The Great Chagos Bank 4: The Maldives 5: The Hawaiian Islands 6: The Galapagos Islands 7: The East Pacific Rise 8: The Mariana Trench 10: Extreme Weather 1: Cyclones 2: Thunderstorms 3: Tornadoes 4: Sandstorms and Duststorms 5: Ice Storms 6: Aurorae 11: Directory 12: Glossary 13: Index 14: Acknowledgements
Reviews for Natural Wonders of the World
Natural Wonders of the World will make you marvel at the amazing geology of our planet and provide you with ample destinations to add to your bucket list. And while it’s not written for children, it is certain to inspire young minds too, and would make a worthy addition to any family's book collection. * Outdoor Photography *
