Publisher Description

A stunning panoramic exploration of some of planet Earth's greatest natural wondersThis stunning book gives you the big picture on some of the most amazing sights and events on, above and below planet Earth. Discover the epic journeys that animals make to feed and rear their young, explore the breathtaking variety of Earth's natural habitats and the wildlife that inhabits them and dive to the very depths of the vast oceans in this breathtaking celebration of our beautiful world.Ideal for readers aged 9 and up.Contents:Big diverse planetTropical rainforestDesertTemperate rainforestMountainsScrublandRivers and lakesTropical grasslandThe tundraThe ArcticBig planet journeysWildebeestHumpback whalesMonarch butterfliesCaribouSalmonArctic ternsChristmas Island crabsArmy antsEmperor penguinsBig blue planetRiver mouthsBetween the tidesMangrovesSeagrass meadowsCoral reefsOpen oceanOcean deepSouthern OceanGlossary & further informationIndex

Author Biography

Jon Richards (Author) Jon Richards is an award-winning author of non-fiction books for children. He specialises in visual literacy, infographics and data visualisation.Josy Bloggs (Illustrator) Josy Bloggs is a published illustrator and author of children's non-fiction books. She has always been passionate about reading, and developed a love for books about nature and exploring the world from an early age. She loves nothing more than seeing young readers engage with the natural world through her books. Some of her published credits as an illustrator include the series Blue Worlds which explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in beautifully illustrated detail.

Table of Contents

1: Big diverse planet2: Tropical rainforest3: Desert4: Temperate rainforest5: Mountains6: Scrubland7: Rivers and lakes8: Tropical grassland9: The tundra10: The Arctic11: Big planet journeys12: Wildebeest13: Humpback whales14: Monarch butterflies15: Caribou16: Salmon17: Arctic terns18: Christmas Island crabs19: Army ants20: Emperor penguins21: Big blue planet22: River mouths23: Between the tides24: Mangroves25: Seagrass meadows26: Coral reefs27: Open ocean28: Ocean deep29: Southern Ocean30: Glossary & further information31: Index

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