The title offers an in-depth exploration of the natural world stressing
environmental issues. Each spread is headed with a question which is answered
in the main text. Each spread has a fact box, which highlights key concepts
relating to the main theme. Full colour illustrations and photographs bring the
subject to life. This work also contains and 'Amazing Facts' section; a
glossary to explain new words used in the main text; and, an index and
questions and answers that refer the reader back to the text. It fits in with
the QCA Scheme of Work for Geography - Unit 7 and Unit 16. It helps achieve the
goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14."