earth (planet)

Presents twenty trivia facts about rocky planets.

An introduction to the planet Earth's surface, surroundings, interior, and more.

The rock cycle is a never ending process of rock formation and the breaking down of rocks. Chapters explain the classification of rocks and their place in the rock cycle as well as how rocks form and break down through erosion and weathering. Readers will learn through engaging text and graphic organizers about minerals, volcanoes, and earthquakes.

Explains how the shape of Earth is changed by weathering and erosion, the breaking down of rocks and minerals which are then carried from one place to another by water, ice, wind, and gravity.

"Simple text and colorful photos present record-breaking facts featuring earth science topics"--.

Provides information about Earth, explaining what it is, what is it made of, how it was formed, and why it is round, and discusses the movement of the planet, changing seasons, and navigation.

"Follow along as [explorer Carsten Peter] heads into extreme places and reveals the science and background behindseemingly unexplainable natural places and phenomenon. Underlying each of his adventures is a dose of ... science, ... history, ... images, tips, gear & gadget advice, and more to help kids learn about the Earth and how they can help preserve the planet."--Publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe Earth"--Provided by the publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce the concepts of day and night and explain the rotation of the Earth.

Simple text, illustrations, and photographs present information on planet Earth, such as Earth being the only known planet with oceans on it.