Learn what makes the Earth quake, discover how snowflakes form in clouds, make a model volcano that really erupts and more!
Draws on current findings in astrobiology to chart the story of the second half of the planet Earth's life, predicting that the process of planetary evolution will effectively reverse itself until life discontinues and the world becomes ...
"This book is a guide to our lving, changing planet. We journey to the rim of a great meteor crater...we travel back in time to 1930, in the icy heart...
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Autistic and nearly nonverbal, twelve-year-old Nova is happy in her new foster home and school, but eagerly anticipates the 1986 Challenger launch, for which her sister, Bridget, promised to return.
What are phantom islands?
Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.
"The StoryBots want to tell you about their favorite planet. Which one is it? Earth, of course"--Page [4] of cover.
Our home planet is looking good. Why is Earth so comfortable for plants, animals, and people? As Robert E. Wells explains, it's because of our just-right position form the sun, marvelous atmosphere, and abundant water.
The internationally successful Ultimate Book series expands its scope to embrace—very appropriately—the whole world! The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth offers lots of opportunity for hands-on interaction using flaps, pop-ups, and more!
The book also includes the relatively recent evolution of humans -- who are just a tiny speck in the sweep of Earth's history. This broad look at the Earth is designed to inspire awe and inquiry.