Amazing Earth

An exhilarating guided tour around the most amazing places on Earth young adventurers with big imaginations! Award-winning childrens 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 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 youll discover:- Over 100 far-flung locations on the globe with areas so incredible youll barely be able to believe they are real! - Includes illustrations that explain key natural phenomena and reveal exciting details of each of these locations- A world map at the start shows all the places together and locator maps show where each site is in the world - A foreword by wildlife and natural history presenter Steve Backshall MBE and a helpful glossary at the end of the bookWhen most people think of Earths most amazing places they think of Mount Everest or the Eiffel Tower. But theres so much more that our planet has 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 ages 7+ to cultivate a lifelong curiosity about the natural sciences and the wonders of the world around them. About the Author Anita is a UK based author of more than 600 non-fiction books including the award-winning and best-selling Horrible Geography series as well as many other books about animals and the natural world.Born in 1973. Steve Backshall was brought up on a smallholding in the home counties of England. He studied English at university before going on to study biology eventually becoming Adventurer in Residence forNational Geographic. He travels the world as presenter of BBC TV’s ‘Deadly’ series for which he has won two BAFTAs. He presented BBC One’sBig Blue Live alongside Matt Baker and Liz Bonnin in 2015 which went on to win the BAFTA Television Award for Best Live Event. His other documentary series includeSteve Backshall’s Extreme Mountain ChallengeDown the Might River andSteve Backshall and the Vertical Mile.