Natural Wonders of the World: Discover 30 marvels of Planet Earth

Description

Set off on a journey of discovery in this beautiful photographic celebration of the natural world. 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 save them. How did the Grand Canyon come to be? Where is the most electric place on Earth? And what can we do to protect the Great Barrier Reef? Both a stunning tour of the planet we call home, and an overview of some of the biggest environmental problems of today, NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD is the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the great outdoors.

Molly Oldfield (Author) Molly Oldfield studied Modern History at Oxford before becoming a writer and researcher on the BBC television show QI. She has worked on a string of bestselling QI books, wrote a weekly QI column for the Daily Telegraph and researched the BBC4 radio show The Museum of Curiosity. Federica Bordoni (Illustrator) Federica Bordoni is an Italian freelancer illustrator and graphic designer who lives and works in Trento, Italy. She spends time looking for ideas and concepts to be translated into images. In her works, she tries to transmit the essence of an idea, condensing it in a visual metaphor.