The Third Planet: Exploring the Earth from Space

Ride, Sally; O'Shaughnessy, Tam

ISBN 10: 097539200X / ISBN 13: 9780975392003

Published by U.S.A.: Sally Ride Science, 2004

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SIGNED and inscribed on front free endpaper--visible in photo. Endpapers have light fading around edges--visible in photo. All else is fine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Third Planet: Exploring the Earth from Space
• Publisher: U.S.A.: Sally Ride Science
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 097539200X
• ISBN 13: 9780975392003
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

The award-winning science writing team of Sally Ride and Tam O'Shaughnessy take on the Earth in this beautiful book. Packed with full-color photographs of the Earth from space, this new edition explores everything that makes our home planet such a special member of the Solar System. The book details natural features like volcanoes, glaciers, and hurricanes, and also the effects of humans: dams, rainforest destruction, and city lights around the globe at night. For a unique and thorough perspective on the third planet from the sun, check this book out. Written especially for readers ages 9-13, but a fascinating guide to our planet for readers of all ages. Winner of the American Institute of Physics Children's Science Writing Award Parent's Choice Honor Book for Illustrations 48 pages 8 3/4" x 11 5/8" Hardcover