Cartea Earth: The Definitive Visual Guide PDF

Over a million copies sold worldwide 'Some books appeal only to the intellect, but this one is a delight for the senses as well... a classic' (Times Educațional Supplement) From the fiery mass of the Earth's mysterious core to the tip of the highest snow-capped mountain, explore every aspect of our planet in awe-inspiring detail with Earth: The Definitive Visual Guide. Discover the secrets of the tallest, longest, widest, most important and most unusual geographical features of planet Earth in high-quality artwork and photography and clear, comprehensive descriptions, covering everything from volcanoes, deserts and rivers to weather systems, rocks and minerals. Delve further into the workings of our planet by understanding its health and the interaction between people and the environment - from living in volcanic areas to deforestation; from climate change to the death of insects around the world. Understand the human impact on nature and importantly, how we can preserve our physical environment. Fully updated, revised and enhanced with new artwork and the latest in geographical and biological scientific discoveries, this new edition is an extraordinary read about our precious planet.