earth (planet)

Readers will learn how intense heat and pressure changes rock so completely it becomes metamorphic rock.

Die-cut pages invite reader to explore how Earth is a friend to all creatures, watching over us as the year cycles through the seasons.

"Poems addressed to the earth itself explore scientific concepts including plate tectonics, water cycles, and the creation of tides"--Provided by publisher.

Explore new techniques that astronomers use to study black holes and learn about thrilling discoveries in black hole science, with the help of exciting augmented reality features.

"The only planet to support life, Earth has a lot going for it. Think you know everything there is to know about our home planet? Think again. Discover more about the blue planet we call home"--Provided by publisher.

After wreaking havoc on the planets of its own galaxy, a hungry monster sets off in its spaceship for a pretty blue planet called Earth. A little boy called Tommy Brown, who is particularly scared of monsters, is singled out for a visit ...--back cover.

What is Earth made of? That's a complicated question, but readers will discover this answer with a guided look at how Earth was first formed years ago and how it transformed into what it is today. Through a detailed main narrative filled with relevant examples and accessible explanations, readers strengthen their knowledge of this earth science curriculum topic. They'll explore the facts behind earthquakes and volcanoes, and learn about the complex ways human activity has shaped the physical earth. Detailed diagrams, helpful graphic organizers, engaging fact boxes, and attractive full-color photographs encourage readers to find the fun in science lessons.

"Earth's geosphere is made up of the planet's interior, rocks and minerals, landforms, and the processes that shape Earth's surface. The interior is comprised of many different sections, including Earth's core and crust. Readers will learn about types of rock, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, and how they come together to form the rock cycle. There are many different types of minerals found inside Earth, some of which form the world's most precious gems, such as diamonds. The movement of tectonic plates inside Earth creates mountain ranges as well as drives the rock cycle. This title fulfills standards in the earth science curriculum"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the Earth's biosphere, discussing different biomes, climage change, how humans influence the Earth's biosphere and more.

"Earth's atmosphere plays a very important role in sustaining life on the planet. The atmosphere is made of a very thin layer of air, which covers every inch of Earth's surface up to the edge of space. The atmosphere is comprised of different chemicals and compounds at any given location, which also means that the atmosphere behaves in different ways at any given location. This book explores the atmosphere's composition, its behavior, and how it affects life on Earth"--Provided by publisher.