Earth's changing crust : plate tectonics and extreme events

From the development of Earth over millions of years, to the dramatic events that cause natural disasters, this book takes you on a journey to the center of the Earth and back again. Find answers to these questions and more: How is Earth like and onion? Is the ground beneath our feet moving? What makes Earth shake?

Day and night

Follow the path of the earth, the sun, and the moon as day turns into night.

The solar system

nearly full page pictures with one sentence on the bottom of the page. Great for new readers who don't have the stamina to read a whole page of words. Read and discover all about the solar system.

What's so special about planet Earth?

Move to another planet? Sounds interesting! In our imaginary spaceship, let's check out the planets in our solar system. Mercury is closest, but it has no air, and it's either sizzling hot or bitterly cold. The atmosphere on Venus is poisonous; plus, human beings would cook there. Mars might work, but you'd always have to be in a protective shelter. And if you got to the outer planets, you coul…

The mysterious universe

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780946994007

Collation

120 pages : illustration ; 31 cm

Series Title

Question & answer Earth and the Universe

Call Number

523 KER

When the stars come out : exploring the magic and mysteries of the night-time

As we delve into the magical realm that is our universe at night we discover what makes it so extraordinary...from moonbows to shooting stars and from the polar night to the northern lights. Experience how different habitats from the city to the ocean, come alive when the sun sets. Meet animals that make their own elaborate beds and others that sleep while swimming or flying. Explore the histor…

People on earth

This is not just another atlas! From the origins of the human species to how much time people around the world spend on holiday; from the relationship between a country's wealth and its types of deadly disease to education rates versus average income; Who We Are And How We Live takes a unique look at our globe. Using innovatively designed maps alongside infographics, graphs and icons, this book…

Journeys : tales of travel and trailblazers

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” So wrote Saint Augustine almost 1,700 years ago, and his words are as true now as they were then. Read your way around the world with some of history’s greatest storymakers. As well as the usual suspects, explore some lesser-known but equally amazing journeys, including that of Nobu Shirase – who raced Scott and Amund…

Sky and earth

Children's questions and answers about sky (astronomy) and Earth.

What is the sun?

As a grandmother tucks her grandson into bed, she soothes his wondering mind with quiet replies to his every question. Lindbergh's gentle bedtime poem follows their loving dialogue from the sun and the moon to the wind and the rain. As full of real explanations as it is calming and lyrical. Full color.