To reach the top of Mount Everest is to stand on the top of the world. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. The summit soars 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) in the air.

The Nile River in Africa has supplied water to human civilizations for thousands of years, allowing the people living along its banks to farm, fish, and travel.

Natural Wonders of the World takes young readers on a tour of some of the worlds greatest geographical features. Each book in the series teaches readers geography skills and reveals fascinating facts about one of Earths most interesting physical features. Readers will learn how human activity modifies the physical environment and how culture has influenced the way people view places and regions. Vivid photographs, detailed maps, and informative charts...