"This illustrated tour of the planet explores ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water. Through art, maps, and infographics, 'The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth' explains how [the] planet works--and how [readers] can protect it--from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more . . ."--Back cover.