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"Discover amazing facts about Earth! Have you ever wondered how big the tallest wave ever was? How long it would take to walk the Amazon River? What an avalanche sounds like? Find out all this and more in this fascinating book, filled with hundreds of super stats about the extreme planet we live on!"--Page [4] of cover.
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Weird and wonderful facts about our extraordinary world--like all the wind patterns on the planet or each country's national dish or the most bizarre rock formations on each continent--are shown visually on world maps, making them easier to understand and amazing to behold.
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Covering the essential curriculum areas of human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us. The engaging style of DK's First Reference series is applied to such topics as where and how people live, how to use maps, weather, world environments, and the changing climate -- inspiring younger readers to think about their own place in the world. -- Provided by publisher....
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Earth it is the third planet from the sun and the cradle of humanity. It might be a mere speck in the universe, but our remarkable planet is capable of sustaining billions upon billions of life-forms! Readers will explore our extraordinary planet in this incredible guide to all things Earth! Accessible language breaks down complex concepts into manageable chunks of information, and an innovative Q & A structure allows readers to absorb a plethora...
8) Planet Earth
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Did you know that Earth isn't quite round? And that the most of the water on the planet is undrinkable? Or that there was once just one, huge continent on the planet? The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!
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"This book of fast-track Earth facts will have you traveling deep into the desert, up into the atmosphere, and far out into the ocean. This energetic, bite-sized chunks of information are paired with exciting mini-missions that will challenge your new knowledge! The cool and colorful artwork on every page makes this a fun and fresh guide to the wonders of our planet."--Back cover.
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"Explore the wonders of Earth and see how geology is all around us, from nature's materials that are used to build roads and buildings to the minerals found in your mobile phone and drinks can. Witness a volcanic eruption, find out if there is water on Mars, unearth a dinosaur, and meet the geologists and scientists who brought geology to life. Readers can also carry out geology experiments at home."--