earth

Astronaut Sally Ride examines, in text and photographs, how the Earth is studied from space, its critical relationship with the other planets in the solar system, and some of the Earth's features, including climate, orbits, atmosphere, and light.

"A Smithsonian Columbus Quincentenary project." A portrait of the earth as seen from spacecraft, revealing aspects of this planet previously hidden from our eyes.

Text and illustrations with transparent acetate layers provide information about the inner workings of Earth's natural systems, covering volcanoes, mountains, the atmosphere, seafloor, and other topics.

Examines the impact of geological forces on the Earth, looking at earthquakes, tsunamis, theories about how the dinosaurs became extinct, and the history of the planet's various terrains.

Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on how earthquakes, volcanoes, water, and wind have shaped the planet's topography; looks at how Earth's surface is depicted on maps; shows how cartographers map the ocean floors; and includes a demonstration of how to make a simple topographic map.

Dramatizes the creation of the Earth as it might have happened during the Big Bang.

Questions and answers about our planet such as what are clouds made of and which is the coldest place in the world?.

The Beginning brings an incredible story to life: the most astonishing history of the Universe. It is the story of who we are, where we are, and how we came to be here. It is the story of life itself. Beautifully illustrated throughout, and containing a wealth of factual information to complement extraordinary narrative, The Beginning will take you on a journey of wonder: from alien landscapes to "upside-down" continents, violent collisions, and mass extinction; from worms with jaws and pigs as big as men to saber-toothed cats and monstrous dinosaurs. A time when humans were the victims, not masters, of their world. Encounter history as you have never experienced it before.