Some books appeal only to the intellect, but this one is a delight for the senses as well... a classic Times Educational Supplement This time the cliche is true: every home should have one BBC Wildlife

内容简介

This title offers a breathtaking and inspirational exploration of planet Earth. From the fiery mass of the Earth s core to the tip of the highest ice-capped mountain, explore every aspect of our planet in awe-inspiring photographic detail with the "Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Earth". Visit 400 of the tallest, longest, widest, most significant and most unusual physical features on Earth, from volcanoes, deserts and rivers to weather systems, rocks and minerals. Then take a look at the health of our planet and discover about the interaction between people and the environment. This is a new compact edition of Earth.

作者简介

Douglas Palmer is a lecturer at Cambridge University. Robert Dinwiddie is a trained oceanographer and a professional science writer. Clint Twist is an author and journalist and former museum consultant. Martin Walters is an editor on the World Wildlife Fund's People and Plants series and the author of may natural history publications. The Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum complex in the world.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.