earth

An imaginative young "space explorer" describes the many fascinating features of his home on the planet Earth.

Text and illustrations provide information about the different layers that lie beneath the surface of the Earth.

Presents seventy answered questions about the Earth, and covers the weight of the planet, how an avalanche begins, why the sky appears blue, and more; and includes quizzes, photographs, and more.

Simple text, photographs, and maps describe places around the world that are extremely hot, including Bangkok, Thailand; Dallol, Ethiopia; Marble Bar, Australia; Furnace Creek Ranch, California; Al Aziziyah, Libya; hydrothermal vents; and the Earth's core.

Five little devils who live in a statue and come out everyday to enjoy the world decide they each want a part of the world for themselves, but soon realize that the sun cannot stay up without the sky and the seas cannot flow without the pull of the moon, so they return all their treasures.

Describes the effect of the sun on the earth as it spins in space, causing our day and night.

The earth celebrates the birth of a new baby in an environmental story that includes factual information on the natural features of the planet, the sun, moon and stars, animals and people.

Discusses how days, years, and seasons are affected by the Earth's orbit around the sun, and explains how the ocean tides are affected by the moon.

Explores the role of the planet Earth and its Moon in the complex composition of outer space.

Discusses the history of knowledge about Earth, describes Earth's rotation on its axis and its orbit around the sun, explores shadows, the hemispheres, and seasons, and includes hands-on investigations for readers.