Seven Worlds One Planet: Natural Wonders from Every Continent

by Jonny Keeling, Scott Alexander, David Attenborough (Foreword)

Welcome home. A place 200 million years in the making. Long ago, our planet had only one gigantic land mass. Then something monumental happened. That supercontinent ruptured and seven different worlds were born. Each of those worlds—or continents—evolved, and continues to evolve, its own way of life. From the jungle of the Congo or the majestic Himalayas to the densely populated wilds of Europe or the comparatively isolated Australasia, Seven Worlds, One Planet explores the natural wonders that give each of our continents its distinct character. Following the animals that have made these iconic environments their home, it discovers spectacular wildlife stories that reveal what makes each of these seven worlds unique. With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough and over 250 breathtaking images, this book is a stunning exploration of the planet, and the worlds within it, that we call home.

Genres: Nonfiction, Nature, Animals, Science, Audiobook, Environment, Biography

320 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 2019

Reviews

[Trish]

People who know me also know that I‘m a fan of David Attenborough. I grew up listening to his distinct voice and following him around the world. One of the newest productions he has been involved with was Seven Worlds One Planet and it was just as great as the other documentaries.

I could go on and on about the production value, the crisp images and impressive scenes, but we‘re basically expecting those by now. Instead, let‘s focus on this companion book.

This is the summary of what we saw in the different episodes. Ever once showcasing one breathtaking aspect of our great planet, divided into the seven continents and their distinct fauna and flora.

Thunderous weather, quirky animals, thrilling hunts and fights for survival, all the unique habitats … there is so much to marvel at about our planet.

Naturally, the images are what sells the documentary as much as this companion book so without further ado, here are some of the hilarious and/or impressive images you get when reading this / watching the series:







Yes, this also details what has been lost on every continent, what has changed in only a few short decades due to humanity‘s influence / manipulation - and (typically Attenborough) what we can do to still save what we have left and what makes this planet unique. However, the main focus is on the astonishing and still existing places.

If you ask me, the documentaries will always be better just because they are more impressive (some of the breathtaking scenes have become cult by now, like that snake hunt) but the companion books are still very interesting and beautifully made.

[Susanne Mills]

What a fascinating book. I wish David Attenborough had read some of it but the stories in it are just brilliant. It gave me a lot to think about and explained things I’d never have known otherwise. Brilliant read :)

[Charlotte Spencer]

This book is stunning. The pictures are so good and there are so many you could spend hours staring at the beautiful creatures. As an animal lover, I found it accessible to read whilst I also learnt lots of interesting new things. It made me think ,wow, how wonderful is nature? and also sad that we are destroying it.

If you loved the TV series you might want to read this book because it goes into even more detail like how yellow billed oxpeckers roost on their host! Some of them literally sleep between the legs of a giraffe! I find that so cool.

[Louise Tago]

I just love this book. I watched the programme on BBC and when I came across the book, I wanted to read it. The pictures are amazing and I discovered so much things about our mother earth. Nature is fantastic

[Ross Haley]

I am not an avid reader as it is not something that I particularly have time for amongst other commitments. However, I chose this book as my way back into reading. The generous pages dedicated to stunning wildlife photography, combined with the pages and pages of different species highlighted has been exceptional. The behind the scenes stories have been insightful and overall the book has been an interesting and enjoyable read.

[Brian]

Please read this and share with a friend or family. The more we can spread appreciation of the natural world, perhaps the more we will care about preserving it and living in harmony with it.

[Ionarr]

I listened to the audiobook version of this. It was fairly enjoyable - very informative, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well a predominantly visual series was adapted. It was read fairly well, although given some of the random gaps and repetitions I don't think it was edited, and it was pretty good as background to a long walk. I found certain parts were much better than others; the beginning was particularly strong, and the section on South America was by far my favourite. The section on Africa was astonishingly short, a few minutes as opposed to half an hour plus, which struck me as odd and tremendously disappointing. Overall a good but patchy production.

[Alex || Cook, Read, Repeat...]

Wish I could give a higher rating. I listened to this through Audible and found the narrator quite boring. He failed to keep my attention which, is disappointing as I loved the TV series on BBC 1. I also wish it was a lot longer.

[Rudi]

Leuk , vlot geschreven boek met net als in de serie opbeurende teksten , Bv de rooskleurige toekomst van de olm en de bijhorende prachtige foto’s maken van het boek een amusante reis .
Aanrader voor het ge/moed

[Rebekah May]

This book is a stunning companion to the TV show. It adds to it in multiple ways and I'm so glad to have finally read it.

[E]

Beautiful book

[Sophie Crane]

I'm Happy to Say that Sir David & the Rest of the BBC Natural History Unit Have Done it Again!
They Not Only Put Together A Wonderful Show, They Put together A Great Accompaniment To the Series.

[Steve]

Wonderful companion and addition to the TV series (or in my case, DVD box set). Engagingly written and with stunning photography

[Aleksandra]

I love this book, and I know I'll continue to read back to it. It's beautiful, something I needed and will continue to need.

[Richard Archambault]

The text was a bit “light”!on information and details for some parts, but the beautiful wildlife images more than made up for that. Looking forward to seeing the TV documentary series now!

[Meg Sands]

Can't go wrong with some wildlife. Stunning photography will draw you in, but the amazing crew experiences and impressive facts will keep you wanting more.

[Tom Fitton]

Excellent and informative. Not only educational, but explains to the reader of the damaged we, as humans, continue to do to the planet.

[Rudi Opperman]

A focus on a few individual species of the amazing wildlife on each of the world’s seven continents. A perfect illustration of the diversity and the fragility of life.

[Margo]

The geographical information was interesting but the descriptions of the animals not so much. I prefer wild life in a visual format.

[Shary]

9/10

[Matthew Harwood]

Fantastic! A beautifully illustrated book supporting a wonderful television show. The book is filled with really interesting stories about wildlife and is a must have for any wildlife lover.

[Dominique]

Fun vignettes but is meant for a documentary not an audiobook.

[Annie]

a well read overview of our planet's wildlife 🌍🌎🌏🗺

[Sky Pattinson-Allan]

manimals. wot not to like?

[Sue]

Fascinating bookabout the making of the fascinating TV series. I was given the actual book, not the ebook, for Christmas. what would be the point of an ebook of this? You'd lose half the impact of the marvellous photos.
I've marked it as read even though I haven't read the whole thing yet, but its not the sort of book to read from cover to cover at one sitting and then put aside. I will dip into it again and again.

[Emma Johns]

I read this book as I’m a huge fan of David Attenborough and the show. Great read, learned lots of things I didn’t know already. Loved the pictures also! Fascinating book and always great to learn more about our beautiful planet!