Planet Earth (Investigations S.) - Hardcover

Farndon, John; Walshaw, Rodney

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754804755 ISBN 13: 9780754804758

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2000

Synopsis

How was the Earth formed? When did living things first appear? Why is the climate getting warmer? This book investigates the fundamental mysteries of how our planet was formed and how it was developed. Not so long ago, the world was as unknown and mysterious as the outer limits of space still are to us today. But in recent years scientists have learned a great deal about our planet and have begun to understand how it works. Pictures taken from space proved that the Earth is just a tiny blue globe spinning around in the vast emptiness of space, while probes into the ocean depths have revealed a remarkable undersea landscape as varied as those on dry land. There are information sections explaining the marvels of the Earth and practical projects to reinforce learning and help young readers to make their own discoveries.

About this title

About the Author:

John Farndon has written many reference titles for children and has twice been shortlisted for the COPUS science book prize. Jack Challoner studied physics at Imperial College, London, and later worked in the education department of London's Science Museum. Robin Kerrod is an established author of children's information books and is a former winner of the COPUS science book prize. Rodney Walshaw graduated with a geology degree from Nottingham University, and obtained his doctorate at the Institute of African Geology in Leeds, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0754804755
• ISBN 13: 9780754804758
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64