In photographs shot from afar, Mount Everest seems like just a mountain. So why since the dawn of known humanity have so many been fascinated with and, in some cases, obsessed by this particular rock? For the brave it is arguably the toughest physical test—the apex. And while most people never try to conquer it, we all wonder what it would feel like to live the fantasy. On Earth, Everest is as big as it gets. The mountain is only the beginning

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A ’blue marble’ covered in swathes of indigo, green, and gold, our precious planet is filled with amazing landscapes. Formed by the forces of nature, Earth’s unique environment includes rainforests so dense they can only be seen from above, sandy desert oases that have fostered the world’s oldest civilisations, and gorgeous water features that look as if they were designed by an artist. For many travellers, the natural world easily beats

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A pictorial display of baby animals with their families.

"Waterfalls, song birds, wind in the trees, gentle streams, soft ocean waves and occasional music by Scott Fitzgerald provide the backdrop to over forty different wind chimes and wind bells, for a gentle journey on the wings of the wind"--Container.

Describes the characteristics of various animals that live in or around ponds and streams.

A collection of activities and projects exploring nature in the spring.

Looks at some of the visible ways that the earth can be changed in a matter of minutes, and discusses how the natural forces involved in earthquakes and volcanoes can raise mountains, build islands, change weather and help to produce varieties of plants and animals.

Provides an overview of the solar system and its various parts, as well as such other related topics as stars, galaxies, telescopes and observatories, and more.