The Centre of the Earth (Fantastic Journeys)

by KipchakJohnson (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $3.42

  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. Is the Earth's core made of diamonds? Why are the continents of the world moving? What makes volcanoes erupt? How are coal and oil formed? Discover what goes on inside our planet as Professor Verne travels to The Centre of the Earth .

• Used

  Hardcover
  1993

  $9.95

  Part of a series introducing children to science and geography. In this book, Professor Verne and his crew enter the earth's crust through the crater of volcanic Mount Apo and then go on to explore the roots of the Himalayas, the Alberta Basin and many other places as well as the mantle and core of the earth. The answers to plenty of questions about geology and how the earth is made can be found, such as why earthquakes happen, how fossils are made and how minerals are formed. There is also a quiz at the end of the book.