Wonders of the world -- Grand Canyon -- North face -- Grand tour -- Antarctica -- Ice stage -- Life on the ice -- Amazon rain forest -- Tall tree -- Norwegian fjords -- On the waterfront -- Focus on the fjords -- Rift Valley -- Herds and hunts -- Grass roots -- Mauna Loa -- Protected land -- Lava living -- Great Barrier Reef -- Underwater world -- Namib Desert -- Dune-dwellers -- Sand survival -- Mount Everest -- High life -- Adapting to altitude -- Glossary.
Summary:
Provides an in-depth look at the geography, climate, and colorful creatures of impressive sites from the world's biggest volcano to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.