earth

Describes the physical characteristics, formation, and processes that shape Earth's mantle's uppermost layer, the lithosphere.

Describes the characteristics and formation of Earth's core and mantle, explains how scientists learn about them, and examines the ways they affect Earth's other spheres.

Chronicles the origin, evolution, and exploration of the Earth and the Moon, and discusses their composition, their place in our solar system, and more.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text provide details about the Earth including what it looks like, its orbit and moon, weather patterns on Earth, the Earth's crust, and other interesting facts about Earth.

Discusses the Earth as a planet and describes its temperatures, movements in space, and other characteristics.

Provides answers to questions about the seasons, rivers, deserts, volcanoes, oceans, icebergs, moon, stars, planets, and space. An activities section is included.

Presents an overview of the physical geography of the earth, fromits molten core to its highest mounatin peak, providing illustrated information on rocks, soil, erosion, water, climate, ecosystems, and more.

Photographs taken from space accompany information about the geography, people, environment, and other facets of various areas of the world.

Explores the origin and nature of the Earth along with its inner workings, life-supporting rhythms, and surface features.

This book explains how changes to the earth's layers shaped and continue to shape the planet we call home.