What is the most popular pet in the world? Where is the hottest place on Earth? When was the first country formed? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about the planet and its people with this dynamically-illustrated and informative guide, packed to the brim with graphs and charts about the world in which we live.

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles and mountain expeditions, each journey featured is truly epic.

The best adventures start at home! Explore your surroundings in a whole new way with this brilliant fill-in journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Go cloud-spotting, make a skyline collage, design your dream house, create your very own time capsule and lots more.

Discover the best places to spot 300 of the world's most exciting and unusual creatures, from the soaring Andean condor and prowling Bengal tiger, to singing humpback whales and migrating wildebeest. Packed with stunning photos, details of each creature's habits and characteristics, and tips on how to increase the chances of an encounter.

Take a walk on the weird side as Lonely Planet Kids reveals 100 of the world's strangest animals. From frilled dragons and mole lizards to umbrella birds, bearded pigs and fishing spiders, discover crazy creatures and rare species you've never heard of before from all corners of the globe!

Plastic is everywhere - it's almost impossible to get through one day without using it, and it's creating major problems for our planet, wildlife and ourselves. In this guide, you'll discover 60 easy ways to cut plastic out of your life. Become a 'plastic patroller' instead of a plastic polluter and help protect our world.

This is Lonely Planet's guide to the world's best eco-friendly resorts and experiences. From eco-lodges with cutting-edge sustainability initiatives to tours designed to protect wildlife and empower communities, you'll discover remarkable places where you can feel good about spending your time and money.

Revealing the best of Lonely Planet's travel photography from across the globe, this pictorial does more than display beautiful photos of classic scenes and locations. Our photographers - in their words - share the stories of how they got the perfect shot, making this an inspirational and illuminating photography book for every kind of traveller.