Seven Natural Wonders of Asia and the Middle East

Seven Natural Wonders of Asia and the Middle East
Author: Michael Woods
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822590735

Without any human influence, nature has created extraordinary wonders - from majestic mountains and bubbling volcanoes to amazing plants and animals. These wonders are found across all the continents and oceans of this planet. In a tour of the seven greatest wonders of Asia and the Middle East, one of the first wonders we ll see is Mount Everest, between Nepal and Tibet. It s the tallest mountain on Earth. We ll also visit the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines. In the dry season, these hills look like a field of chocolate kisses. The salty Dead Sea sits between Israel and Jordan. If you were to swim in this sea, you wouldn t even sink. What other natural wonders do Asia and the Middle East hold? To find out, we ll explore dripping wet rain forests, a spooky desert, and strange rock formations in fascinating detail.

Natural Wonders of Asia

Natural Wonders of Asia
Author: Biswajit Roy Chowdhury
Publisher: New Holland Books
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2005-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781843307723

This exploration of the oceans describes the marine plants and animals that inhabit our planet, whether in the coldest water of the ice-bound Poles, the warmest tropical seas, at the surface or in the deep ocean. The text is combined with pictures of ocean dwellers from jellyfish to blue whales. Each chapter highlights an aspect of marine life.

Natural Wonders of the World

Natural Wonders of the World
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1465472460

Discover Earth's most beautiful and fascinating natural landmarks. From the spectacular granite domes of Yosemite to the reefs of the Bahama Banks and the ice sheets of the Antarctic, this is an unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures. From the Rocky Mountains to the Great barrier Reef and everything in between, Natural Wonders of the World combines breathtaking landscape photography and illustrations with 3-D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and explain the geological processes to show how the features were formed. Plants and animals that inhabit each environment are also included, making Natural Wonders of the World a complete celebration of our world. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.

Seven Natural Wonders of Central and South America

Seven Natural Wonders of Central and South America
Author: Michael Woods
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822590700

Looks at seven natural wonders of Central and South America, including Angel Falls, the Galapagos Islands, and the Amazon River.

1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die

1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die
Author: Michael Bright
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 963
Release: 2017-10-24
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0785835830

1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die explores every continent and ocean on the planet for a once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revisit time and time again.

Wild China

Wild China
Author: Giles Badger
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2008
Genre: China
ISBN: 1846072336

China has more varied habitats for wildlife than anywhere else on the planet. But above all, China is a place of 1.3 billion people, most of whom still live in the countryside. This work explores the length and breadth of one of the world's most spectacular and mysterious countries.

Seven Natural Wonders of Europe

Seven Natural Wonders of Europe
Author: Michael Woods
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822590727

Looks at seven natural wonders of Europe, including the Alps, Loch Ness, and the Black Forest.

Seven Natural Wonders of Africa

Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
Author: Michael Woods
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822590719

This book explores Zimbabwe's other natural wonders, as well as its history, people, and culture.

Natural Wonders of the World

Natural Wonders of the World
Author: Robert John Moore
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Earth sciences
ISBN: 9780789206671

Some wild places are known for their sheer physical beauty, others for their incomprehensible vastness or their vanishing ecosystems. This comprehensive portrayal of such wondrous locales to visit includes marvels from every continent: Africa's Victoria Falls and Namib Desert; Asia's Himalayan Mountains and the rain forest in Borneo; Australia's Great Barrier Reef; Europe's Greek Islands and Norwegian fjords; North America's canyonlands and Everglades; South America's Amazon River and Galapagos Islands; and Antarctica's glaciers. This informative text describing each of these celebrated places covers geography, geology, and natural history, providing a concise survey about each location's evolution and its native plants and animals. This lively tour of the most awesome natural places will serve as an inspirational book for the intrepid traveler and an exciting but comfortable journey for the armchair tourist.

Seven Natural Wonders of North America

Seven Natural Wonders of North America
Author: Michael Woods
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822590697

Looks at seven natural wonders found in North America, including Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone National Park.