Welcome to the Galapágos Islands, a pristine archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, where locals and visiting scientists work among giant tortoises, salt-snorting iguanas, diving penguins, and erupting volcanoes. They are looking for just the right balance between humans and nature to lead the world to a sustainable future.
Get ready to face the brutal challenges of our savage world! Dramatic photographs and hundreds of amazing facts showcase our incredible planet and everything on it. Produced in assocation with Discovery Channel, this title gives core reference subjects a fierce twist. From natural disasters and deadly animals to brutal battles throughout history and explosive science, the action-packed text and…