earth (planet)

Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on your television is actually background radiation from The Big Bang? This landmark television special cuts 13.7 billion years of history down to size just in two hours. It's an epic story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it's a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.

Takes viewers on a journey through Earth's evolution, revealing the geological processes that have shaped the planet from the Great Lakes to Iceland, the San Andreas Fault to Krakatoa.

"Information about rocks and minerals for children"--Provided by publisher.

Learn the story behind earth day and understand the importance of establishing a healthful environment on the land, in the air, and in the waters of our planet.

A collection of programs examining outer space, the solar system, the orgins of the universe and the earth, and the milestones of astronomy.

This captivating book takes readers all the way back to the Big Bang, down to the Earth's fiery hot core, and through our planet's early history on a quest for knowledge.

Introduces some of the major ideas in cosmology, bringing quarks, preons, hypothetical subparticles, pulsars, galaxies, the Big Bang theory, dark energy, and gravitational waves into detailed focus through accessible language and vivid full-color art work.

Readers will enjoy indulging in alien theories all the while learning science and history.

Have fun identifying various constellations by learning how their shapes fit together across the night sky.