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.
SHIVERING TREES Quaking or trembling aspens are so named because their leaves, which are attached via long, flattened stalks, flutter in even a slight breeze, making the trees appear to shiver. ▷ MORNING FOG The Cherokee forest is ...
An illustrated tribute to the majesty of nature includes more than 125 stunning photographs of the world's most beautiful natural wonders.
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.
In a wide-ranging and engrossing text, the author investigates the scientific explanations of nature's great spectacles, discussing their origins and forms in the light of contemporary theories about the structure of our planet.
Natural Wonders of the World
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.
From firefly squid glowing against the night sky in Japan to a Mexican cave filled with the largest crystals ever found, you'll discover the stories and science behind these wonders, the threats they now face and the efforts taking place to ...