earth (planet)

"Astrophysicist [Adam Frank] discusses what the latest research on the existence and trajectories of alien civilizations may impart about surviving the challenge of civilization-driven climate change"--OCLC.

"Considers the work of NASA photographers as they began exploring space. Using ... full-page photos, it examines the photography's contributions to NASA's overall mission, including how space exploration has pushed photography technology forward"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the latest scientific research behind artificial life, the quest for immortality, the difference between human life and animal and plant life, and other topics.

"Transports readers billions of years into the past-- when ours was a hot, lifeless world-- and takes us on a grand tour of Earth through time"--Provided by publisher.

"Scientific explanations of natural phenomena on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at mountains and valleys for young readers.

"Teeter on the edge of outer space with the Stickmen. Then fly down, down, down to atmospheric layers that wrap around Earth. Follow the Stickmen to view the galaxies through the Hubble Space Telescope and stop by the International Space Station. The Stickmen will take you on a tour of satellites in orbit, aircraft riding jet streams, and storms in the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. With phenomenal facts, cool diagrams, and photos from space, this will be a dizzy, action-packed ride!"--Amazon.com.

"Illustrated instructions for experiments pertaining to changes on Earth, including plate tectonics, erosion, the greenhouse effect, and glaciers"--Provided by publisher.

"Tells the story of the first human spaceflight to break free of Earth orbit and fly around the Moon"--Dust jacket.

"Earth science is made up of so many topics: weather, landforms, and even natural disasters. It can take a lot of time to learn about the details of each. Infographics are the perfect way to cover a lot of these subject areas in less time, including why earthquakes happen, the water cycle, and how mountains form, as well as many other parts of the Earth science curriculum. Each chapter aims to involve readers in what they're learning through succinct text and colorful, creative diagrams."--Provided by publisher.