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K-3DK Readers series.
Six substantive chapters describe natural wonders from around the world, ranging from Mount Everest and the Sahara Desert to less-well-known formations such as Australia's Twelve Apostles. Accompanied by excellent photos, the text, leveled for "reading alone," offers nuanced explanations of the landscapes' features. Labeled diagrams and mock news articles expose readers to additional nonfiction formats. Quiz and map appended. Timeline. Glos., ind.