Alaska -  a World of Wonder - An educational road trip and pictorial tourist guide to some of Alaska's best destinations.If you love travel books blended with photographs, history and earth science, you will LOVE this book!This book chronicles the educational journey of author Toni Treworgy, her husband Mark and their two dear friends. It summarizes Alaska's ancient and recent history and features spectacular, color photographs.As you journey through this book, you'll encounter informational photographs depicting glaciers, icebergs and other awe-inspiring scenes. You'll further discover the history behind the Alaskan pipeline and the Alaskan oil industry.   Extensive need-to-know tourist information is also covered and is often peppered with several of the author's intriguing and sometimes humorous backstories creating a fun read.  Through this exploration you will grow to understand how climate change has altered Alaska's weather and how that has affected:*its volume of snowfall and the damaging results that is having on this vast landscape*its warmer temperatures and the havoc that is causing to Alaska's fish, waterfowl, mammals*the melting of Alaska's perma-frost and its effect on Alaska's coastal communitiesFinally, you'll witness man's impact on our climate as a whole while discovering the grim environmental outlook created by our world's continued use of chemical contaminants that, without active intervention and change, will ultimately doom the fate of this vast region and all the creatures who call this magical place their home."Alaska- A World of Wonder" is a must have for those:*Planning a trip to Alaska*Who want to re-live their recent Alaskan experience*Wishing to have a basic understanding of Alaska's aroura borealis, perma-frost, glaciers and icebergs *Desiring an educational overview on the history and tribes of Alaska*Searching for a better understanding of the geothermal science and volcanism of Alaska*Concerned about climate change and its effect on this expansive area*Wanting a lovely cocktail table book for display.