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Visual journey through Earth's natural marvels.
If you're itching to explore the world's diverse beauty, this book will feed your wanderlust from the comfort of your home. With its rich array of photographs and informative content, it's perfect for the armchair traveler who delights in Earth's wonders and the intricate details that make our planet so spectacular.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780276421082
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Date of Publication: 1994-10-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Travel,
Guidebook,
Environment,
Travelogue,
World History,
Ecology,
Reference,
Natural History,
Animals,
Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.51
(rated by 102 readers)
Description
A continent by continent tour of 138 of the most magnificent spots on the planet. More than 400 breathtaking color photographs. 140 maps and 107 illustrations and diagrams. Facts and background information about these wonders, including reports of explorers, geologists, and geographers. Special coverage of indigenous plants, animals and people. How natural forces shape the world.
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Visual journey through Earth's natural marvels.
If you're itching to explore the world's diverse beauty, this book will feed your wanderlust from the comfort of your home. With its rich array of photographs and informative content, it's perfect for the armchair traveler who delights in Earth's wonders and the intricate details that make our planet so spectacular.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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