From the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert to the thundering
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, journey to jaw-dropping habitats around the
world and learn about the people and creatures that have adapted to
living in such extreme environments. With mind-blowing facts to be
amazed by, incredible photographs throughout and advice on protecting
ecosystems for future generations, this book is a fantastic and
entertaining read for children.
From the world's highest sand dunes in Iran's inhospitable Lut Desert,
the hottest place on Earth, to the world's only marine iguanas in the
remote and volcanic Galapagos Islands, writer Anne Rooney charts a
course to some of the planet's most unique ecosystems. Accompanied by
incredible full-color photographs throughout, kids will stumble upon
lush rainforests, mighty mountains, scorched deserts and much more. From
the kaleidoscopic corals of the Great Barrier Reef to untouched tropical
rainforests in Papua New Guinea, no corner of our extreme earth is left
unturned!
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the
world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first
book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a
dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a
passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates
and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a
way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
