In photographs shot from afar, Mount Everest seems like just a mountain. So why since the dawn of known humanity have so many been fascinated with and, in some cases, obsessed by this particular rock? For the brave it is arguably the toughest physical test—the apex. And while most people never try to conquer it, we all wonder what it would feel like to live the fantasy. On Earth, Everest is as big as it gets. The mountain is only the beginning

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Provides information on the area of Florida known as the Everglades, discussing the ecosystem, plants and animals, and efforts to preserve this unique environment.

Explains where the Nile River is, its unusual characteristics, and how animal, plant, and human life thrive along its banks.

Describes the world's highest waterfall, where it is located, the people who live at its base, and the man it was named after.

Examines these unique islands, their ecosystem, life on the islands, early explorers, and some legends related to the islands.

Examines the history of the Victoria Falls, the world's largest waterfalls.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, peoples, and environmental issues of the Grand Canyon"--Provided by publisher.

Earth's Natural Wonders are parts of the natural world that nature has carved on an almost unbelievable scale, from vast mountain ranges to impenetrable rainforests and dazzling tropical islands, where nature is visible at its most primal, most powerful, and most extraordinarily beautiful. For human beings, survival within these wonders can pose extraordinary challenges.