Book description
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 is a compendium of
once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revist 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
Spansh wetlands, home to the world's few remaining Iberian lynx. Imagine
the spectatcular 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 more than just a 'top
1001' list. It is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.
Michael Bright is executive producer with the BBC's Natural History
Unit. He is the author of over 75 natural history books, including Andes
to Amazon: A Guide to South America, the producer of numerous television
and radio programmes, 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.
