earth (planet)

This book takes a comprehensive look at everything relating to the earth, from the big bang theory to climate and the various life forms the planet supports, all brought to life with fantastic photography, illustrative diagrams and fascinating facts.

Explores the wonders of our planet on a thrilling adventure with Ms. Frizzle.

Presents an introduction to the planet Earth, in simple text with illustrations, describing its layers, continents, plates, mantles, water, and more.

Contains footage of Earth taken from two hundred miles out in space, and shows how natural forces and humankind are altering the planet.

Ms. Frizzie takes her class on field trips to learn about the planet Earth, covering such topics as seeds, volcanoes, and air.

Explores how earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes, and tsunamis change the surface of the Earth. Includes an activity, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

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.