The Planet Earth (Illustrated Science Encyclopedia)

by JohnFarndon (Author), RobinKerrod (Author), JackChalloner (Author), RodneyWalshaw (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $40.64

  Photographs and text work together to tell the amazing story of our planet. You will discover exactly how much life on Earth depends upon a thin protective blanket of atmosphere, meet a deepwater fish that first appeared 400 million years ago, and understand the issues that affect the future of our planet. Topics from rocks and minerals to wild weather are covered, with fact boxes and colour diagrams to highlight important information. Over 60 fun science experiments are included, such as splitting light into a rainbow, making a volcano eruption or growing crystals.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $5.49

  How was the Earth formed? When did living things first appear? Why is the climate getting warmer? This book investigates the fundamental mysteries of how our planet was formed and how it was developed. Not so long ago, the world was as unknown and mysterious as the outer limits of space still are to us today. But in recent years scientists have learned a great deal about our planet and have begun to understand how it works. Pictures taken from space proved that the Earth is just a tiny blue globe spinning around in the vast emptiness of space, while probes into the ocean depths have revealed a remarkable undersea landscape as varied as those on dry land. There are information sections explaining the marvels of the Earth and practical projects to reinforce learning and help young readers to make their own discoveries.