Around the World

This introduction to geography follows Professor Verne and his companions - Hetty, Brigit, Toussant, Leon and Newton the dog - as they explore the wonders of the universe in their travelling machine, to discover the real geographical facts about our Earth behind Jules Verne's science fiction stories. Can Professor Verne travel round the world in less than 80 days? Follow him as he visits some of the world's most spectacular wonders such as the Grand Canyon, the Sahara Desert, the River Nile, the Amazonian rainforests and many more. Discover why Mount Everest is growing taller, admire the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and explore the Tundra regions of the Arctic where Eskimos live.