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An exhilarating guided tour around the most unbelievable, unusual, and incredible places on Earth-perfect for readers aged 7+ who have big imaginations and a thirst for adventure.
When most people think of Earth's most amazing places, they think of Mount Everest or the Eiffel Tower. But there's so much more that our planet has to offer. This book will transport you to the far-flung reaches of the globe to discover places so incredible you'll barely be able to believe they are real. Have you ever seen a waterfall that looks like it's on fire, a cave filled with bright blue glowworms, or a bright pink lake? Well that's exactly the kind of thing the pages of this book are filled with (along with much, much more).
But there's more than just pretty pictures. Inspired by explorers' journals, this is the ultimate guide for curious kids with a love for learning. Every page dives deep into explaining the science behind various natural phenomena, a place's historical or cultural significance, and more. So if you're an eager explorer, turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas, and other jaw-dropping places from around the world.
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An exhilarating guided tour around the most amazing places on Earth, perfect for young adventurers with big imaginations!
Award-winning children’s author Anita Ganeri takes curious kids who love learning to the most incredible locations in the world. This science book for kids includes breathtaking images and mind-blowing facts about our majestic home — Earth!
Turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas and other jaw-dropping places from around the world. Inside the pages of this book about Earth, you’ll discover:
• Over 100 far-flung locations around the globe with areas so incredible you’ll barely be able to believe they are real!
• Illustrations that explain key natural phenomena and reveal exciting, in-depth details about some of the locations you’ll explore.
• A world map showing all the places together, and locator maps show where each site is in the world.
• A foreword by Steve Backshall MBE – BAFTA and Emmy-winning English naturalist, explorer, philanthropist, author, and television presenter
Mount Everest and the Eiffel Tower are two of the most famous places to see on earth, but what if we told you our planet has more to offer? From waterfalls that look like they are on fire to a cave filled with twinkling blue glow worms and a bright pink lake, explore the most unbelievable, unusual and incredible places on Earth!
Beautiful, dazzling images and information explores why each place is unique. Delve into the science, geology, flora and fauna, as well as the historical or cultural significance of each of these natural wonders! It is perfect for children age 7 to cultivate a lifelong curiosity about the natural sciences and the wonders of the world around them.
