Author(s): Camilla De La Bedoyere

Geography and Travel

Living Planet explores Nature in all its glory - from the formation of the Earth and prehistoric life to the varied habitats of our world today.

Discover what our planet is made of, and how humans have made an impact on Earth's changing climate. Watch incredible videos play on the page with the free augmented reality app - see a volcano erupt, watch the plants and animals of the rainforest, follow in the footsteps of a storm chaser, and see right to the Earth's core in this unmissable exploration of the amazing world we live in.

Contents: Beginnings - Earth's structure; Plate tectonics; Mountains, rivers; Volcanoes; earthquakes; Water cycle; Oceans; The atmosphere; Climate and weather; Extreme weather.
Wonder of Life - Prehistoric life; Evolution and extinctions; Microscopic life; Plants; Fungi; Invertebrates; Vertebrates - Fish, Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds, Mammals.
Biomes and Habitats - Polar; Temperate forests; Grasslands; Tropical forests; Mountains; Rivers and wetlands; Oceans - coasts, coral reef, open sea, deep sea.

People and the Planet - Evolution of human life; human homes and habitats; Feeding the world - farming etc; Changing the planet - pollution, climate change; Challenges ahead - Conservation, national parks etc.

Watch the book come to life as video clips play 'on the page' when viewed through your smartphone or tablet!