Planet Earth

Text, diagrams, photographs, maps, fact boxes, and illustrations provide information about the Earth's crust and core and how the surface of the planet has changed.

Contains photographs, text, and five essays on desert land environments.

Photographs and illustrations introduce readers to how fossil fuels are formed, how the sun, water, and wind are used as energy sources, and the steps humans must take in order to protect the Earth's natural resources.

Examines how rocks are formed, the various types of rock, how weathering changes the composition of rocks.

"Takes readers back to our first steps as Homo sapiens, and examines how we've evolved from cavemen to the dominant species on Earth. Take a closer look at the Bronze and Iron Ages, how we went from small settlements to super cities, our impact on the Earth and the sixth major mass extinction."--Google Books.

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.

Amazing visuals and 3-D images help readers comprehend the remarkable history of human evolution.

"Long before humans even walked the earth, dinosaurs ruled its lands, seas, and skies. This ... book takes readers millions of years into Earth's past to witness the birth, reign, and mass extinction of these incredible creatures. ... 3-D images and illustrations of prehistoric species immerse readers in a time before humanity. As they explore the Mesozoic era, readers will learn about geological time, evolution, animal classification, and other essential science curriculum topics."--Publisher's website.

Describes the tides, locations, types, and plants and animals of ocean ecosystems.

Simple text and photographs present facts about and introduce young readers to marine animals.