earth

"Tells the story of the first human spaceflight to break free of Earth orbit and fly around the Moon"--Dust jacket.

An illustrated introduction to the planet Earth.

"Earth science is made up of so many topics: weather, landforms, and even natural disasters. It can take a lot of time to learn about the details of each. Infographics are the perfect way to cover a lot of these subject areas in less time, including why earthquakes happen, the water cycle, and how mountains form, as well as many other parts of the Earth science curriculum. Each chapter aims to involve readers in what they're learning through succinct text and colorful, creative diagrams."--Provided by publisher.

Examines the creation, structure, and history of the earth, the movement of the continents, and the development of life. Features pop-up, movable, and lift-the-flap illustrations.

"The Earth introduces readers to key moments in the planet's life, from its formation over four billion years ago to the present, including the Earth's position in the solar system, its layers, and when plants and animals began to inhabit the planet"--OCLC.

"In this salutation from Earth, the chronicler gives a tour of the planet and introduces those who call it home"--OCLC.

"Illustrates the layers below Earth's surface, from crust to core, and the plants and animals that live within"--Provided by publisher.

"Why can humans live on the planet Earth? The third planet from the sun has many unique features that set it apart from the other planets in our solar system"--Provided by publisher.

Find out about the four planets nearest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Discover what these planets are like, which has the most moons, and which spacecraft have visited them.

Discusses various natural disasters throughout history, which includes the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, along with man-made disasters such as acid rain, the human influence on the depletion of the Earth's natural resources, and other topics.