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Let Michael Bright take you on an incredible journey to the most spectacular natural wonders in the world.Spanning every continent and ocean on the planet, "1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die" is a compendium of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revisit time and time again. These are Mother Nature's most magnificent places, and natural history writer Michael Bright has selected 1001 locations so breathtaking that once seen, you will never forget.Discover more about the most outstanding locations our planet has to offer, many of them now UNESCO World Heritage Sites to preserve them for future generations. Learn about the explosive rumblings of Caribbean volcanoes and the secluded Spanish wetlands, home to the world's few remaining Iberian lynx. Imagine the spectacular beauty of Australia's fragile reefs, which are ever at the mercy of global warming.Organized by continent and then country, illustrated with stunning photographs from the world's leading photographers, and located on maps, each entry is packed with information on how each natural wonder was created, where to find it, and how to get there, making "1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die" more than just a 'top 1001' list. It is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.

Follow the branches of the 'tree of life' with this beautifully illustrated exploration of animal and plant evolution

An extraordinary and highly amusing menagerie of bizarre animal facts and tales from an award-winning BBC wildlife film-maker.

This ground-breaking wildlife guide to South America includes a country-by-country gazetteer of the best wildlife sites across the continent. [back cover].

Exploring the diverse ecosystems of our planet, this nonfiction picture book reveals the fascinating animals and plants that inhabit the air, dwell underground, or existed in the past. Targeted at middle-grade readers, it features intricate linocut illustrations that enhance the learning experience, making the information engaging and visually appealing.

Sharks are remarkable navigators, undertaking vast migrations spanning thousands of miles and performing vertical journeys of over a mile in a single day. This exploration delves into the latest research on their migratory behavior, revealing unique adaptations like an electromagnetic '6th sense' that helps them detect prey and navigate using the Earth's geomagnetic field. It also highlights the dangers they face during these migrations, including the threats from human activities such as finning and fishing, which endanger their populations.