The Earth -- Rocks, big and small -- Life -- Great waterways -- Deserts -- Jungles and forests -- Polar regions -- Earth's flora and fauna -- Weather and atmosphere.
Summary:
Packed with more than 3,000 indispensable facts about the flora and fauna of the world, this handy reference explains the formation of mountains, deserts, glaciers, forests, jungles, seas and rivers, fossils, rocks, gems, and minerals. The book will delight all readers who love natural history.
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