earth

Looks at how scientists developed the size and shape of planet Earth.

From the first airborne camera in 1858 to 1959 when we saw our world for the first time from 19,500 miles from America's spacecraft Explorer VI- and now from successive Apollo space flights- the camera has brought us a new conception and understanding of the universe. Airviews are valuable in many fields of endeavor- scientific and in business- and have an aesthetic value that is only now becoming appreciated. There are over 100 photographs and rare prints in this book.

This title describes how humans depend on the Earth.

Introduces Earth with such basic facts as its position in our solar system, its physical make-up, and its rotation and revolution.

"Books in the Fantasy Field Trips series take the reader on field trips to the most unlikely of destinations! In this book, climb into our amazing drilling machine as we prepare to make a journey to the center of the Earth! Our 'tour' takes us through the various layers that make up our planet: the crust, upper and lower mantle, outer core, and finally the inner core itself. But what will we find when we get there?"--From the publisher's web site.

When taking a road trip today, some sort of GPS device is essential. It may be built into the car's dashboard, or perhaps it's just an app on a smartphone. But GPS is used for more than just finding your way! Readers will be fascinated by its beginnings as a military system and its many modern uses.

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind volcanoes. Written in graphic-novel format.

Introduces the planet Earth and its physical characteristics including land and water, and it's ability to sustain life to people, animals, and plants.

This book looks at the formation of Earth and its place in the universe.