Discover which of Earth's wonders should definitely make it onto your bucket list with this unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures.Landscape photography is combined with 3D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and how features form. To complete the all-round picture, the plants and animals that inhabit the environments are also included, making Natural Wonders of the World a celebration of our world and the most accessible-ever guide to Earth's geological processes and features.In this book about the world, you will find:-Photography of animals, nature and sites from across the globe to create a visual celebration of our planet's natural beauty.-Artworks and digital terrain models constructed from satellite and other data explain how features were formed and reveal their hidden sides.-Detailed chapters on different continents worldwide- including Asia, Europe, North America and Africa.-Facts, statistics, maps and explanations about our planet’s plants and animals. As well as information about rainforests, glaciers and oceans.Also, explore extreme weather conditions such as Cyclones, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, sandstorms and dust storms in Natural wonders of the World. This book is organised continent by continent and includes the greatest natural wonders from around the world, from the Grand Canyon to the Amazon Rainforest and the Himalayas to the Antarctic Ice-sheet! Purchase the perfect gift for those who want to tick off their bucket list locations or for those who want to learn more about the planet and the incredible wonders it has to offer.
Les mer
1: Introduction1: Earth’s structure2: Plate tectonics3: Earth’s past4: Life on earth2: North America1: Mountains, Lakes, and Prairies2: Mountains and Volcanoes3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets4: Rivers and Lakes5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs6: Forests7: Grasslands and Tundra8: Deserts3: Central & South America1: Andes to Amazon2: Mountains and Volcanoes3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets4: Rivers and Lakes5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs6: Forests7: Grasslands and Tundra8: Deserts4: Europe1: Land of Rivers and Plains2: Mountains and Volcanoes3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets4: Rivers and Lakes5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs6: Forests7: Grasslands and Tundra8: Deserts5: Africa1: Land of the Rift2: Mountains and Volcanoes3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets4: Rivers and Lakes5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs6: Forests7: Grasslands and Tundra8: Deserts6: Asia1: Tundra to Tropics2: Mountains and Volcanoes3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets4: Rivers and Lakes5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs6: Forests7: Grasslands and Tundra8: Deserts7: Australia & New Zealand1: An Ancient Land2: Mountains and Volcanoes3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets4: Rivers and Lakes5: Coasts, Islands, and Reefs6: Forests7: Grasslands and Tundra8: Deserts8: Antarctica1: The Frozen Continent2: Mountains and Volcanoes3: Glaciers and Ice-sheets4: Tundra9: The Oceans1: The Mid-Atlantic Ridge2: The Seychelles3: The Great Chagos Bank4: The Maldives5: The Hawaiian Islands6: The Galapagos Islands7: The East Pacific Rise8: The Mariana Trench10: Extreme Weather1: Cyclones2: Thunderstorms3: Tornadoes4: Sandstorms and Duststorms5: Ice Storms6: Aurorae11: Directory12: Glossary13: Index14: Acknowledgements
Les mer
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.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780241688175
Publisert
2024-03-07
Utgiver
Vendor
DK
Vekt
2191 gr
Høyde
288 mm
Bredde
242 mm
Dybde
35 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet

Foreword by