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Natural Wonders of the World DK

Natural Wonders of the World By DK

Natural Wonders of the World by DK


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Natural Wonders of the World Summary

Natural Wonders of the World by DK

Visit the world's greatest natural wonders in this spectacular visual guide.??

Your journey gets underway with an inspiring foreword by celebrated naturalist Chris Packham, before you explore our planet as never before. Cross the continents to enjoy the most breathtaking landscapes and natural features on Earth. The diverse range of delights includes the Rocky Mountains, Namib Desert, Great Barrier Reef, Skogafoss waterfall, Ninety Mile Beach, Antarctic ice sheets, Amazon River - and everywhere in between.

?Captivating landscape photography combines with 3D terrain models, explanatory artworks, and accessible text to reveal what lies beneath the surface and show how incredible geographical features are formed.

To complete this picture-perfect package, all the plants and animals inhabiting these remarkable environments are also included, making Natural Wonders of the World a complete celebration of our world today.?

Satisfy your wanderlust from the comfort of your armchair as you experience our wonderful world in unparalleled depth and detail.?

Natural Wonders of the World Reviews

This book will give you serious wanderlust - we're already planning our next trip. * How it Works *

About DK

As a young adult, Chris Packham collected and studied ladybirds, tadpoles, reptiles, birds of prey, foxes, badgers, and squirrels. Chris has presented TV programmes including BBC2's Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Winterwatch. His 2016 autobiography, Fingers in the Sparkle Jar, reached number one in the Sunday Times Bestsellers in just two weeks.

Table of Contents

  • 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

Additional information

GOR008794297
9780241276297
0241276292
Natural Wonders of the World by DK
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
20171005
440
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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