Books in Amazing Planet Earth series

Big questions need big answers. This captivating book takes readers all the way back to the Big Bang, down to the Earths fiery hot core, and through our planets early history on a quest for knowledge. Readers will delve into the origins of the solar system, the water cycle, climate change, gravity, magnetic fields, and many other essential science topics. Clear, easy-to-understand language makes difficult concepts accessible and engaging, and stunning photographs, illustrations, and 3-D visuals will amaze readers and inspire curiosity. Fact boxes illuminate key concepts and fascinating tidbits of information. This high-interest topic ensures this book will be a popular addition to any library.

How and where did life begin on Earth? What makes Earth capable of sustaining living creatures? This information-rich book takes readers billions of years into the past to understand the earliest life-forms on Earth. Theyll delve deeply into essential science topics such as geological time, evolution, and animal classification. Intricate illustrations and 3-D images transport readers to a time before humans walked the earth. Engaging fact boxes highlight fascinating information and encourage curiosity. Avid and reluctant readers alike will be transfixed by the marvels of our planets earliest life-forms, making this book a valuable addition to any library.

Where did humans come from? How did we become the most powerful species on the planet? Readers of this fascinating book are encouraged to explore these and many other crucial questions about our species. Amazing visuals and 3-D images help readers comprehend the remarkable history of human evolution. Theyll gain a thorough understanding of this intriguing concept, which is a key component of the science curriculum. Fact boxes highlight interesting tidbits of information that will draw in even reluctant readers. This innovative look at human evolution will be a valuable tool in any science collection.

Based on the award-winning BBC series!The Earth's habitats range from the icy polar regions, where temperatures never rise above the freezing point, to bone-dry deserts where rain never falls. Some of these habitats are kinder than others. Yet even the harshest environments have something to offer-and if there is any benefit to be had, an animal will learn how to take advantage of it. From the biggest to the smallest, these animals make up the tapestry of life we see around us.

In 1961, humanitys insatiable curiosity pushed our species to boldly go where we had never gone before: outer space. This comprehensive book outlines the scope of humanitys space exploration for inquisitive readers. Breathtaking photographs, illustrations, and 3-D visuals allow readers to explore the wonders of our galaxy, while fact boxes highlight fascinating details that inspire wonder and encourage curiosity. Readers will learn about the planets of our solar system, comets and asteroids, the space race, and other essential science and history topics. This immersive book will be a popular addition to any library among avid and reluctant readers alike.

A Time-Life Planet Earth book. Contents: "God's Great Plow"; The Animated Life of Glaciers; Phantom Fleets of the Polar Seas; Pioneers in Antarctica; A Continental Laboratory; Magnificent Rivers of Ice; A Gallery of Ice-draped Mountains; Contrasting Worlds of Moving Ice; The Glacier's Far-flung Footprints; Tormented Migrations to Doom; Captain Scott's Gifted Chronicler

Where did humans come from? How did we become the most powerful species on the planet? Readers of this fascinating book are encouraged to explore these and many other crucial questions about our species. Amazing visuals and 3-D images help readers comprehend the remarkable history of human evolution. Theyll gain a thorough understanding of this intriguing concept, which is a key component of the science curriculum. Fact boxes highlight interesting tidbits of information that will draw in even reluctant readers. This innovative look at human evolution will be a valuable tool in any science collection.