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Ga mee op een ongelooflijke reis langs de meest fascinerende plekken op aarde. Deze unieke ervaring voert u langs alle continenten en oceanen op onze planeet. De bekende natuurschrijver Michael Bright heeft 1001 bijzondere en spectaculaire creaties der natuur uitgezocht. Het schouwspel van deze natuurwonderen is zo adembenemend dat u ze nooit meer vergeet. 1001 natuurwonderen is een absolute aanrader voor aspirant-ontdekkingsreizigers, geïnteresseerde toeristen, natuurliefhebbers of -onderzoekers, of gewoon voor lezers met een brede belangstelling. In het voetspoor van 's werelds grootste ontdekkingsreizigers voert 1001 natuurwonderen u over de hele aardbol, langs dorre woestijnen, bevroren ijsvlakten, groene weiden, lege steppen, hoge bergtoppen en diepe oceanen. Dit is de ultieme gids over de wonderen der natuur ontstaan gedurende de honderden miljoenen jaren onstuimige geschiedenis van onze aarde. Sommige plekken bevinden zich in de afgelegen wildernis, andere op een uurtje rijden van de stad; ongeacht hun locatie of verschijning, elk wonder kenmerkt zich door een indrukwekkende grootsheid en een natuurlijke pracht. Bij elke afbeelding vindt u een schat aan informatie over het ontstaan en de ontwikkeling van de locatie en het fenomeen.

Whether it's the world's largest beaver dam - so remote it was only discovered through satellite imagery - or newly formed islands born from volcanic eruptions, discover a new perspective on our ever-changing planet.

An extraordinary companion guide to the next landmark natural history documentary series from the BBC, aiming to reshape the way we think about each region of Africa by revealing never-before-seen impressions of the continent Sir David Attenborough CBE and the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit embark on a watershed new series, painting a breathtaking portrait of Africa as never before caught on film. This lavish and unmissable companion to the series reveals the undiscovered side of Africa's five unique regions. Inspiring photography captures unprecedented glimpses of wildlife behavior, mesmerizing creatures, and magical landscapes that will astound, captivate, and challenge whataudiences think theyknow about Africa. This is a spectacular journey through a vast and diverse continent in all its beautiful and unexpected abundance. Readers will witness the drama of eagles catching giant bats on the wing, lizards stalking their prey on the backs of lions, antelope-hunting monkeys, and a nail-biting giraffe fight; share the discovery of the world's rarest fish species and the first-ever access to an island sanctuary for the elusive African penguin; marvel at a Congo fish that flies like a butterfly and a lovestruck beetle who thinks he's James Bond; and join a unique expedition to the most extreme parts of this vast continent."

A beautifully illustrated guide with a fun and innovative flip book format that allows the reader to explore and compare the two Poles.

A beautiful book, produced with the Natural History Museum, that reveals animals and plants that are hard to see in the skies, deep underwater, on clifftops, in caves and underground

Let Michael Bright take you on an incredible journey to the most spectacular natural wonders in the world.Spanning every continent and ocean on the planet, "1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die" is a compendium of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revisit time and time again. These are Mother Nature's most magnificent places, and natural history writer Michael Bright has selected 1001 locations so breathtaking that once seen, you will never forget.Discover more about the most outstanding locations our planet has to offer, many of them now UNESCO World Heritage Sites to preserve them for future generations. Learn about the explosive rumblings of Caribbean volcanoes and the secluded Spanish wetlands, home to the world's few remaining Iberian lynx. Imagine the spectacular beauty of Australia's fragile reefs, which are ever at the mercy of global warming.Organized by continent and then country, illustrated with stunning photographs from the world's leading photographers, and located on maps, each entry is packed with information on how each natural wonder was created, where to find it, and how to get there, making "1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die" more than just a 'top 1001' list. It is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.

Follow the branches of the 'tree of life' with this beautifully illustrated exploration of animal and plant evolution