earth (planet)

Provides information about Earth, the third planet from the sun, and includes a word hunt, definitions, and a chart of the solar system.

". . . combines science and art to show how the world becomes transformed by shapes and colors that depict planets and stars, continents and islands, rivers and lakes, and volcanoes and hurricanes"--BTCat.

The natural world is an exciting source of fun and facts for readers who want to deepen their understanding of life science concepts in a creative way. With each turn of the page, they discover large, eye-catching images -- both illustrations and photographs -- and a variety of text features that break down the basics of ecosystems, environmental science, and more. This fresh approach to common curriculum topics presents information through short pieces of text, statistics, and graphic organizers. The focus on infographics makes this a detailed and delightful reading experience for students at a variety of fluency levels.

"This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers describes the fast and slow changes on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text explain night and day and why the changes occur.

"Our home planet, there's no other planet (that we know of!) just like Earth. This blue marble in space has living creatures, breathable air, deep blue oceans, and a range of lifeforms not found on any other planet. But that isn't the only thing that makes Earth amazing!"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the planet Earth, including its features, weather, and more.

"A lyrical and loving ode to Planet Earth and the ways in which its many features are interconnected--to each other and to us"--Provided by publisher.

"A tiny Spaceman arrives on a new planet, ready to perform his monotonous tasks--collecting samples, labeling and filing them, and moving on to the next planet. But pausing to look around, the Spaceman is dazzled by the beauty of his surroundings. And when a large bird makes off with his ship, he's forced to venture out into this new world--planet Earth--on foot"--Provided by publisher.

"Told from the perspective of the Earth, this moving picture book--part love letter, part rallying cry--tours the epic and ordinary wonders of the natural world and entreats us to do our bit to help the planet in turn"--Publisher.