earth (planet)

"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.

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.

There's plenty to discover about the planet we call Earth, and this vivacious volume summons readers to pay attention to the wonderful world around them.

Contains facts about Earth that look at all aspects of the planet, discussing how trmites are adding to global warming, the shape of the planet, weather, climate and more.

"Explore Earth's layers from the crust down to the inner core. Learn about tectonic plates, convection currents, Earth's magnetic field, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning"--Amazon.com.

"Explore the atmosphere's layers from the troposphere in which we live to the exosphere in the vacuum of space. Learn how the atmosphere supports life, how scientists study the different layers, and how the atmosphere protects Earth"--Provided by publisher.

"This book teaches readers about what solar and lunar eclipses are, what causes them, and how often people around the Earth can witness them with their own eyes"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of tectonic plates, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and how they could change Earth in the future. Color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tectonic plates and their impact on our planet"--Provided by publisher.

Frog--and Science Hero--Professor Albert Hopper travels with his niece Polly and nephew Tad to the center of the Earth, encountering prehistoric cavefrogs, dinosaur fossils, and Yeti on the way.

"This book teaches kids about the summer and winter solstices and why the sun changes position in the sky throughout the year. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts"--Provided by publisher.