Each title in the Natural Wonders of the World series introduces a notable location with scene-setting language before diving into facts about each place. The authors cover geographical location; climate; geologic and cultural histories; plants, animals, and people calling that place home; and, in most cases, current threats to the feature's preservation. In addition to describing huge trees and magnificently varied wildlife, The Amazon Rainforest addresses efforts to curb deforestation and the impact of European colonialists on indigenous people, who still live in there. Though the text can occasionally be dry and more photos would have been helpful, the information presented in each title covers a lot of bases and will serve as a multifaceted introduction to these important, one-of-a-kind places on our planet. Inset boxes, diagrams, and helpful back matter round out the volumes.