This colorful book explores the exciting world of mountains, jungles and deserts- their dramatic landscapes, the animals and plants that inhabit them and the people who live in the most beautiful and remote areas of the earth. Vivid, realistic illustrations and simple text allow readers to follow climbers to the top of Mount Everest, explore the Amazon and cross the Sahara on a camel. Packed with fascinating facts, this book provides an ideal introduction to the world’s wild places.