Planet earth is an amazing world. Grassy plains, icy tundras and beautiful blue waters abundant with life are just a few of the wondrous places found on our very special planet. Ganeri has chosen twelve exciting places for young readers to explore. “Travelers Tips” give readers insight about needed preparations for travel and things to do at each location; while the “fact zone” gives young readers a few amazing facts about each place. Young readers will look at wonderful photography of Mount Everest, The Amazon Rain Forest, Lake Titicaca and the other sites. Greenland is mostly covered by a sheet of ice.