One Thousand Things You Should Know About Planet Earth

Introduction to earth sciences is full of colorful illustrations and presented in an engaging format.

How do hurricanes form? Why does the moon change shape? What are tectonic plates? You'll discover the answer to these questions and many more when you step inside the inner workings of Planet Earth! From digging deep under the ground to floating to the highest layer of the atmosphere - you might be surprised where you end up.In this fascinating introduction to Planet Earth, large, colourful diagrams are brought to life by tiny people running around performing the actions that are explained in the text. The 80-page extent allows for an in-depth look at the workings of our planet, from the water cycle and the atmosphere, to how the seasons change and why hurricanes happen. Double gatefolds give a large space in which to explore complex processes such as the rock cycle and evolution. A follow-up to the successful book, Stuff You Should Know About the Human Body.

Contains key facts on topics such as dwarf stars, eclipses, planets, big bang. 8 yrs+

One of the most fascinating planets in our solar system is the one that we call home. This simple yet fact-filled volume encourages readers to learn about planet Earth. Details of Earth's place in space, orbit, rotation, and tilt are shared, as well as facts about Earth's layers and atmosphere. Fast facts are set in eye-catching boxes, and Words to Know help the reader navigate the text with ease. Full-color images expand on the narrative and offer additional details. An exciting activity reinforces new knowledge with hands-on fun. This book supports English Language Arts standards and correlates directly with Next Generation Science Standards.

Suitable for homework projects for Key Stages Two and Three, this volume provides 1000 facts on planet Earth. There are ten bullet-pointed facts on every spread, accompanied by illustrations and photographs.