Timeless Earth: 400 of the World's Most Important Places
Timeless Earth is a showcase of the Natural and Cultural sites that fall under the umbrella of UNESCO's World Heritage Program, chosen for their importance and significance to mankind and the planet. Readers are treated to breathtaking photography of some of the planet's greatest treasures, many of which are inaccessible to the average traveler.
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Timeless Earth is a showcase of the Natural and Cultural sites that fall under the umbrella of UNESCO's World Heritage Program, chosen for their importance and significance to mankind and the planet. Readers are treated to breathtaking photography of some of the planet's greatest treasures, many of which are inaccessible to the average traveler. Amanda Sprochi - Library Journal Hammond, best known for its world atlas, presents an impressive volume of some of the globe's most important places. Bonneville, who previously published The World Heritage(Bonneville Connection, 2006), a compendium of all UNESCO World Heritage sites, here partners with designer Philippe Hérmon to present 400 of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, representative of the most historically, culturally, and ecologically significant places on the planet. The volume is absolutely gorgeous, with oversized full-color illustrations, maps, and succinct text (almost too succinct) introducing each of the sites. Divided into three main sections-"The Natural World," "Human Culture," and "The Modern World"-it covers places as diverse as the Great Barrier Reef, the terra-cotta warriors of Qin Shi Huang, and the concentration camps at Auschwitz. There is a short introduction, which explains the genesis of the World Heritage; a map reference section listing 851 World Heritage Sites; and an index. There are no references or suggestions for further reading, which is a shame since the spectacular photographs are sure to encourage readers to explore further. There is at least one small error: the Cahokia Mounds are in Illinois, not Missouri. However, recent research, such as the recognition that Stonehenge was a continuous place of burial, is included.
\ Library JournalHammond, best known for its world atlas, presents an impressive volume of some of the globe's most important places. Bonneville, who previously published The World Heritage(Bonneville Connection, 2006), a compendium of all UNESCO World Heritage sites, here partners with designer Philippe Hérmon to present 400 of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, representative of the most historically, culturally, and ecologically significant places on the planet. The volume is absolutely gorgeous, with oversized full-color illustrations, maps, and succinct text (almost too succinct) introducing each of the sites. Divided into three main sections-"The Natural World," "Human Culture," and "The Modern World"-it covers places as diverse as the Great Barrier Reef, the terra-cotta warriors of Qin Shi Huang, and the concentration camps at Auschwitz. There is a short introduction, which explains the genesis of the World Heritage; a map reference section listing 851 World Heritage Sites; and an index. There are no references or suggestions for further reading, which is a shame since the spectacular photographs are sure to encourage readers to explore further. There is at least one small error: the Cahokia Mounds are in Illinois, not Missouri. However, recent research, such as the recognition that Stonehenge was a continuous place of burial, is included.\ —Amanda Sprochi\ \ \ \ \ \ School Library JournalGr 9 Up\ Encyclopedia is an overview of Earth from its birth to the effects of human habitation, related by explaining physical processes and providing short explanations of specific examples worldwide. Chapters are heavily illustrated spreads, which include-given the book's focus on physical mechanisms-many labeled diagrams. The text covers such a vast number of features that it only provides a little information about each one, but the book will work well as a visual guide, its intended use. Though there is plenty here for high school students, some of the terms reflect the volume's scholarly origins and they are not always included in the glossary. Timeless Earth covers three categories of remarkable locations-"The Natural World," "Human Culture," and "The Modern World." These sections are further subdivided into chapters such as "Ancient Civilizations" and "Eastern Empires" in "Human Culture." Each entry covers a spread and consists mostly of well-captioned visuals. These are complemented by a box detailing the feature's country and its significance and a short, clearly written discussion (somewhat overlapping Encyclopedia ) of natural formation, construction, or artistic creation. These visual treats are solid guides to further research. Encyclopedia will find uses in history and social studies classes, while Timeless Earth will work best for earth science students.-Henrietta Thornton-Verma , School Library Journal\ \ \
