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Planet Earth

By Barbara Taylor

Earth seems steady—until hidden forces, wild habitats and human choices reveal its surprising changes.

informative fascinating visual thought-provoking

Genres

Non-fiction Nature

What is Planet Earth about?

Take a fascinating journey through Planet Earth, from its fiery inner core to its changing surface. Discover how volcanoes erupt, earthquakes shake the ground and ocean currents move around the globe. Explore rainforests, grasslands, deserts and the frozen poles, meeting the plants and animals that live in these environments. Along the way, learn how Earth’s atmosphere, climate and ecosystems work, and how human activities are changing the planet we all call home.

About the author

Barbara Taylor is a talented author and editor who loves sharing fascinating facts about science and nature with young readers. She has written many popular books, including 'The Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do'. Barbara enjoys helping children discover the wonders of the world through her fun and easy-to-understand writing.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2012

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