A tour of Arabia's natural world, from sharks and barracuda in the coral reefs of the Red Sea, baboons and ibex on the high cliffs of the mountain barrier, lizards and migrating birds in the foothills, to the traditional nomadic life of the Bedouin, with a journey by camel across the immense desert.
great sea battles, heroic discoveries, titanic storms, and a vast ocean of a million stories
Winchester, Simon
2011
Traces the history of the Atlantic Ocean, discussing both its natural history and its role in world history, covering naval battles, shipwrecks, trading routes, storms, resources, and other events and factors that have shaped the ocean and its role in the development of nations.
Presents an introduction to the Colorado River, in simple text with illustrations, describing how it was formed, its origins, how it travels from the Rocky Mountains, and how it carved up the Grand Canyon.
An introduction to North America, a continent of twenty-four countries, discussing North America's water and land, climate, trees and grasses, deserts, city and country life, and resources, and looking at things to see and do.
Presents an introduction to the geography of Mexico, discussing the many climates of the country, its topography,regions, and national parks and wonders. Includes a chronology, glossary, and other references.
Contains a short study of New York written in Spanish with information on location, important cities, rivers, lakes, and mountains like the Adirondacks and Catskills, agriculture and industry, animals, and recreational sites.