Explore the beauty and majesty of planet Earth in this compendium with more than 100
incredible stories and images. The world is so much more complex than young minds can fathom
from molten-hot rock and smouldering volcanoes to icy glaciers and bubbling springs. This book
about the Earth for kids aged 7+ unlocks all the mysteries of our living breathing planet.
An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth looks at our constantly changing planet with striking
images and scientific ideas that are easy for children to understand. Starting at the centre of
the Earth the book examines each layer in forensic detail: from Earth's metallic core
drilling through Earth's tough crust until emerging out onto the planet's surface with its
lush green rainforests sparkling oceans and snow-capped mountains before sailing up into
Earth's airy atmosphere. This detailed planet earth book for kids offers: - More than 100
stories about planet Earth from snowflakes to cave pearls each one accompanied by a
photograph and delightful illustration. - Creative photography that presents planet Earth in
surprising and remarkable ways capturing nature in action or showing intriguing features up
close. - Beautiful gold foil gilded edges and a ribbon for keeping your place. - In-depth
feature pages that examine each layer of Earth. This striking book won't fail to excite
budding geologists geographers environmentalists and all-round planet Earth enthusiasts
everywhere. With foil on the cover gilded edges and a ribbon for keeping your place this
earth book makes an attractive gift for any child who is fascinated by our planet. With
engaging information and absorbing images this anthology is great for children to explore by
themselves or for bedtime stories. More in the Series An Anthology of Our Extraordinary
Earth is part of DK's beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and
nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature
let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other
Prehistoric Life or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.
