Amazing Planet Earth (Illustrated Science Encyclopedia)

Amazing Planet Earth (Illustrated Science Encyclopedia)

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

Synopsis

Powerful photography, specially commissioned artworks and informative text work together to tell the story of life on earth. Find out how the world began, about the fearsome forces of nature that shape the land, and why the Earth's plant and animal life is so rich and varied. Meet a deep-water fish that first appeared 400 million years ago, marvel at moving continents and oceans, and understand the issues that affect the future of our planet. The book offers practical experiments and projects to encourage reader-involvement, increase understanding and reinforce the learning experience.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Southwater
Published: 31 Aug 2001

ISBN 10: 1842155202
ISBN 13: 9781842155202

Author Bio
John Farndon has written many reference titles for children and has twice been shortlisted for the COPUS science book prize. Jack Challoner studied physics at Imperial College, London, and later worked in the education department of London's Science Museum. Robin Kerrod is an established author of children's information books and is a former winner of the COPUS science book prize. Rodney Walshaw graduated with a geology degree from Nottingham University, and obtained his doctorate at the Institute of African Geology in Leeds, England.