Bibliograph

The Earth book, by Jonathan Litton ; illustrated by Thomas Hegbrook

Type

Label

The Earth book, by Jonathan Litton ; illustrated by Thomas Hegbrook

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-11

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Earth book

Oclc number

964648161

Responsibility statement

by Jonathan Litton ; illustrated by Thomas Hegbrook

Summary

Explore the incredible place we call home! Marvel at the physical planet, learn how the weather works, meet some of the most influential people from the past and present, and much more. Examine every corner of the Earth, from outer space to underground and from the Maasai Steppe to Manhattan

Table Of Contents

Earth at a glance -- Physical Earth -- How the Earth was formed -- Third rock from the Sun -- Where does Earth end and space begin? -- Earthquakes and volcanoes -- How the weather works -- Journey to the center of the Earth -- Powerful planet -- Ever-changing Earth -- Life on Earth -- Tree of life -- Animal habitats -- Plants and trees -- Remarkable species -- Super survivalists -- Unsung earthlings -- Prehistoric planet -- Earth regions -- Oceans -- Islands -- Rainforests -- Poles -- Deserts -- Extreme Earth -- Otherworldly environments -- The human planet -- The human story -- Parade of people -- Super cities -- Countries and continents -- Influential earthlings -- World wonders, Threats to the Earth -- Hope for humanity -- Are we alone

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

Contributor