Nature's Masterpieces (The Earth, Its Wonders, Its Secrets Series)

This book is a beautifully illustrated volume depicting the universe's most impressive masterpiece - the earth itself, a well-tuned organism whirling through space: Learn how the shaping hand of ice, fire, water, and wind - nature's architects - have created magnificent sculptures of rock, coral, sand, and lava throughout the world Read about why rocks and oceans suddenly change color, and how objects from space not only create natural fireworks but also continue to change the face of our planet Discover the inner mysteries of the plant world - from how plants produce poisons to protect themselves from hungry predators to how they evolve their shape to accommodate wind, frost, and drought Be amazed at the 1.5 million known species of running, flying, swimming, slithering, and crawling animals - from fish that shock their enemies to peregrine falcons diving at speeds of 112 miles per hour


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