1001 Natural Wonders: You Must See Before You Die - Hardcover

9780764158179: 1001 Natural Wonders: You Must See Before You Die
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Tourists, nature lovers, and even armchair travelers will discover hours of pleasurable reading in this huge compendium of world-famous sites. They�ll also find a wealth of ideas for their next vacation trip. It�s a guide to the most spectacular natural sites�and sights� around the world, from the magnificent Angel Falls in the Venezuelan rain forest to the fiery volcanic Mediterranean island of Stromboli, off the coast of Sicily. Other natural wonders include Glacier Bay, and Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska; Death Valley and Yosemite Park, California; the Rhine Valley in Germany; Mount Blanc in France; Mount Olympus in Greece; Mount Fuji in Japan; Easter Island; and for divers, spectacular places like the Mariana Trench in the Pacific. Here is a virtual circumnavigation of the globe, with each natural wonder, chosen for its grandeur and sheer beauty. Each location is profiled with a color photo, a description of its origin and present-day features, a thumbnail-size locator map, and a succinct table of statistics. For instance, this volume describes�
  • Ayers Rock, the 500-mile-circumference sandstone elevation that rises out of the flat central Australian Outback and is believed to be a holy place by Australia�s Aborigines
  • Bryce Canyon, Utah, a rugged, dramatic national park located just a few hours� drive from Salt Lake City
  • Iguazu Falls, an extensive series of 275 waterfalls on the Brazil-Argentina border, described by one naturalist as an ocean pouring into an abyss
    Here are breathtaking locations on every continent�sites so spectacular that once seen they are never forgotten. Hundreds of full-color photos.
  • "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

    From the Back Cover:
    [back cover]
    Let us take you on an incredible journey to the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. Spanning every continent and ocean on the planet, here is a conglomerate of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revisit time and time again. Natural history

    writer Michael Bright has selected 1001 of mother nature’s most spectacular, heart-stirring creations—sights and locations so breathtaking that once seen, are never forgotten.
    [front flap]
    With the help of some of the world’s leading explorers, 1001 Natural Wonders circumnavigates the globe, traveling from arid deserts to frozen wastes, across grasslands and steppe, lakes and rivers, and from mountain tops to ocean depths. Each wonder has been selected for its grandeur and sheer natural beauty.
    This is the definitive guide to the most spectacular sights in the natural world, celebrating hundreds of millons of years of the Earth’s long and furious history. Some places are located in the remote wilderness, others just a bus ride from town, but whatever and wherever they are, they are rendered here with an inspiring immediacy.
    Entries are packed with information on the creation and development, location and spectacle of each phenomenon. 100 Natural Wonders is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.
    For the would-be explorer, dedicated tourist, traveler, nature-lover, student, or simply for the inquisitive, this compilation of the world’s most amazing vistas and experiences is an absolute must, an insight into our planet’s priceless resources. .
    [back flap]
    MICHAEL BRIGHT is an executive producer with the BBC’s Natural History Unit. He and his colleagues are based in Bristol, England, but they scour the entire world for stories and images. He is the author of over 75 natural history books, including Andes to Amazon; the producer of countless television and radio programs, including the award-winning television series Natural World and Wildlife on One; and has been editorial consultant on reference works, such as Discovering the Wonders of our World and The Wildlife Year.
    About the Author:
    Michael Bright is an executive producer with the BBC's Natural History Unit. He and his colleagues are based in Bristol, England, but they trek around the world gathering material for British television. He is also the author of scores of books on natural history.

    "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

    • PublisherB E S Pub Co
    • Publication date2005
    • ISBN 10 0764158171
    • ISBN 13 9780764158179
    • BindingHardcover
    • Number of pages960
    • Rating

    Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

    9780785835837: 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die

    Featured Edition

    ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9780785835837
    Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2017
    Softcover

    • 9781844036745: 1001: Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die

      Octopu..., 2010
      Softcover

    • 9781844034123: 1001 Natural Wonders/Must See Before

      Octopu..., 2005
      Softcover

    Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

    Stock Image

    Bright, Michael
    Published by B E S Pub Co (2005)
    ISBN 10: 0764158171 ISBN 13: 9780764158179
    New Hardcover Quantity: 1
    Seller:
    Shakespeare Book House
    (Rockford, IL, U.S.A.)

    Book Description Condition: New. The item is Brand New!. Seller Inventory # 570Q1Y002MS9_ns

    More information about this seller | Contact seller

    Buy New
    US$ 18.89
    Convert currency

    Add to Basket

    Shipping: US$ 3.99
    Within U.S.A.
    Destination, rates & speeds
    Stock Image

    Bright, Michael
    Published by B E S Pub Co (2005)
    ISBN 10: 0764158171 ISBN 13: 9780764158179
    New Hardcover Quantity: 1
    Seller:
    GoldenWavesOfBooks
    (Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)

    Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0764158171

    More information about this seller | Contact seller

    Buy New
    US$ 22.14
    Convert currency

    Add to Basket

    Shipping: US$ 4.00
    Within U.S.A.
    Destination, rates & speeds
    Stock Image

    Bright, Michael
    Published by B E S Pub Co (2005)
    ISBN 10: 0764158171 ISBN 13: 9780764158179
    New Hardcover Quantity: 1
    Seller:
    GF Books, Inc.
    (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)

    Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 0764158171-2-1

    More information about this seller | Contact seller

    Buy New
    US$ 30.17
    Convert currency

    Add to Basket

    Shipping: FREE
    Within U.S.A.
    Destination, rates & speeds
    Stock Image

    Bright, Michael
    Published by B E S Pub Co (2005)
    ISBN 10: 0764158171 ISBN 13: 9780764158179
    New Hardcover Quantity: 1
    Seller:
    Book Deals
    (Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)

    Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0764158171-new

    More information about this seller | Contact seller

    Buy New
    US$ 30.18
    Convert currency

    Add to Basket

    Shipping: FREE
    Within U.S.A.
    Destination, rates & speeds
    Stock Image

    Bright, Michael
    Published by B E S Pub Co (2005)
    ISBN 10: 0764158171 ISBN 13: 9780764158179
    New Hardcover Quantity: 1
    Seller:
    Wizard Books
    (Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)

    Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0764158171

    More information about this seller | Contact seller

    Buy New
    US$ 26.72
    Convert currency

    Add to Basket

    Shipping: US$ 3.50
    Within U.S.A.
    Destination, rates & speeds
    Stock Image

    Bright, Michael
    Published by B E S Pub Co (2005)
    ISBN 10: 0764158171 ISBN 13: 9780764158179
    New Hardcover Quantity: 1
    Seller:
    GoldBooks
    (Austin, TX, U.S.A.)

    Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0764158171

    More information about this seller | Contact seller

    Buy New
    US$ 27.35
    Convert currency

    Add to Basket

    Shipping: US$ 4.25
    Within U.S.A.
    Destination, rates & speeds
    Stock Image

    Bright, Michael
    ISBN 10: 0764158171 ISBN 13: 9780764158179
    New Hardcover Quantity: 1
    Seller:
    Front Cover Books
    (Denver, CO, U.S.A.)

    Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0764158171

    More information about this seller | Contact seller

    Buy New
    US$ 30.42
    Convert currency

    Add to Basket

    Shipping: US$ 4.30
    Within U.S.A.
    Destination, rates & speeds
    Stock Image

    Bright, Michael
    Published by B E S Pub Co (2005)
    ISBN 10: 0764158171 ISBN 13: 9780764158179
    New Hardcover Quantity: 1
    Seller:
    BennettBooksLtd
    (LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.)

    Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 4.47. Seller Inventory # Q-0764158171

    More information about this seller | Contact seller

    Buy New
    US$ 59.46
    Convert currency

    Add to Basket

    Shipping: US$ 7.44
    Within U.S.A.
    Destination, rates & speeds
    Stock Image

    Bright, Michael
    Published by B.E.S. Publishing (2005)
    ISBN 10: 0764158171 ISBN 13: 9780764158179
    New Hardcover Quantity: 1
    Seller:
    The Book Spot
    (Sioux Falls, SD, U.S.A.)

    Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # Abebooks183191

    More information about this seller | Contact seller

    Buy New
    US$ 69.00
    Convert currency

    Add to Basket

    Shipping: FREE
    Within U.S.A.
    Destination, rates & speeds