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Natural Wonders of the World: DK Wonders of the World

Autor DK Cuvânt înainte de Chris Packham Contribuţii de Smithsonian Institution
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 7 mar 2024
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.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780241688175
ISBN-10: 0241688175
Pagini: 440
Dimensiuni: 243 x 289 x 31 mm
Greutate: 2.25 kg
Editura: Dorling Kindersley - DK
Colecția DK
Seria DK Wonders of the World

Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Recenzii

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.

Cuprins

  • 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

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