Team Planet!: Protect World Heritage

How would you like to join Team Planet, as they investigate some of the most awe-inspiring wonders in the world? Explore ancient cities in Asia, trek across mountains in South America and see breathtaking natural landscapes in Africa! These are all UNESCO World Heritage sites, places which have special importance for everyone on our planet and they are protected by an organization called UNESCO. But these amazing sites are under threat - from people, pollution, climate change and natural disasters. Discover monuments in Egypt and Petra, ancient ruined cities in Guatemala and the Temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Taj Mahal in India, amazing rock formations in Turkey and Greece, terrific trails in Spain and Italy, along with some other amazing places. Created in partnership with UNESCO, this book follows 'Team Planet', a group of children who learn about world heritage sites around the world and why these areas need protecting. Supports the geography and history curriculums at KS2. Follow Team Planet in other titles in the series as they: Protect Cities; Safeguard Living Heritage; Protect Oceans; Protect Geoparks; Protect Biospheres