earth (planet)

A collection of satellite images of Earth.

A boy writes a letter to an imagined alien, explaining all the things he will need to know about Earth and the people who live here--and adding a postscript asking what the alien might look like.

An intrepid young scientist journeys around the world and explains what causes the seasons.

Describes the rotation of the earth and how it relates to day and night.

This book goes into great detail about the different layers of our Earth and how the shifting tectonic plates can cause disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis. In depth information and great photographs reinforce the informative text.

Describes the layers of Earth from the surface to the inner core.

Photographs and text introduces young readers to the reasons why, despite cultural and religious differences, everyone lives together on the Earth.

Illustrations and simple rhyming text ask blessings on everything on earth, from ant to tree, stream to whale, and also on moonbeams and stars.

Featuring historic scientific apparatus and ground-breaking experiments, 'EARTH' is an entriguing look at the world in which we live.

"Information about rocks and minerals for children"--Provided by publisher.