Name: Amazing Earth: The Most Incredible Places From Around the World
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ISBN: 9780744033403

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Amazing Earth: The Most Incredible Places From Around the World

Type

Physical Book

Author

Anita Ganeri

Preface by

Steve Backshall

Publisher

DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

176

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

28.2 x 23.1 x 2.3 cm

Weight

1.12 kg.

ISBN13

9780744033403

Synopsis "Amazing Earth: The Most Incredible Places From Around the World "

An exhilarating guided tour around the most amazing places on Earth, perfect for young adventurers with big imaginations! Award-winning children's author Anita Ganeri takes curious kids who love learning to the most incredible locations in the world. This science book for kids includes breathtaking images and mind-blowing facts about our majestic home -- Earth! Turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas and other jaw-dropping places from around the world. Inside the pages of this book about Earth, you'll discover: - Over 100 far-flung locations around the globe with areas so incredible you'll barely be able to believe they are real! - Illustrations that explain key natural phenomena and reveal exciting, in-depth details about some of the locations you'll explore. - A world map showing all the places together, and locator maps show where each site is in the world. - A foreword by Steve Backshall MBE - BAFTA and Emmy-winning English naturalist, explorer, philanthropist, author, and television presenter Mount Everest and the Eiffel Tower are two of the most famous places to see on earth, but what if we told you our planet has more to offer? From waterfalls that look like they are on fire to a cave filled with twinkling blue glow worms and a bright pink lake, explore the most unbelievable, unusual and incredible places on Earth! Beautiful, dazzling images and information explores why each place is unique. Delve into the science, geology, flora and fauna, as well as the historical or cultural significance of each of these natural wonders! It is perfect for children age 7 to cultivate a lifelong curiosity about the natural sciences and the wonders of the world around them.

Anita Ganeri

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Anita Ganeri, born in Kolkata in 1961, is an Indian author specialized in children's literature and scientific dissemination. After moving to England in her childhood, she has written over 150 books focused on geography, nature, and the natural world.

Among her notable works is "The Earth in 30 Seconds" (2011), which explores the structure and phenomena of our planet in an accessible way for young readers. Another notable work is "Is My Blood Red?" (2004), co-written with Chris Oxlade, that addresses aspects of the human body. Ganeri is recognized for her ability to present complex concepts in an attractive and understandable way for young audiences.

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DK es una editorial británica fundada en Londres en 1974 por Christopher Dorling y Peter Kindersley, reconocida mundialmente por sus libros ilustrados de alto impacto visual. Su estilo característico combina textos claros y concisos con un abundante uso de imágenes, fotografías y diagramas, lo que la convirtió en pionera dentro de la divulgación visual del conocimiento. Actualmente forma parte del grupo Penguin Random House y sus títulos se traducen a decenas de idiomas, llegando a millones de lectores en todo el mundo.

Entre sus obras más destacadas se encuentra El Libro de la Naturaleza, una enciclopedia visual que presenta miles de especies, rocas, fósiles y organismos con un enfoque riguroso y atractivo. Esta propuesta resume la esencia de DK: transformar la complejidad científica y cultural en experiencias accesibles para todo tipo de público. Su catálogo abarca ciencia, historia, viajes y cultura, siempre con la premisa de aprender a través de la imagen y la claridad.

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