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Books in Planet Earth Books series

  • Life in the Oceans

    Norbert Wu

    Hardcover (Little Brown & Co, Oct. 1, 1991)
    An introduction to the many living things, from microscopic plants to huge sharks, that live in the ocean and discusses the importance of oceans to life on earth
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  • Early Life on Earth

    Michael Bright

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2017)
    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.
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  • Animal Homes and Societies

    Billy Goodman

    Hardcover (Little Brown & Co, March 1, 1992)
    An introduction to animal behavior and societies discusses the interaction of animals with one another and their environment, examining a variety of animals and their diverse lives, habitats, behavior, and relationships with other of the same species.
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  • Planet Earth: Baby Penguins

    Quinlan B. Lee

    Board book (Scholastic Inc., Jan. 1, 2009)
    Based on the award-winning BBC series!These baby penguins have many adventures throughout their day! Vibrant and dynamic images bring the lighter side of animals' routines to life in this cuddly-cute board book for the very youngest readers.
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  • Planet Earth: Animals and Their Prey

    Tracey West

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Sept. 1, 2008)
    Helping kids understand their planet.Animals and Their Prey combines unforgettable images, edge-of-your-seat narrative, and epic-scope in a fun and fact-filled format that is sure to appeal to kids of all ages.
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  • Planet Earth: Deep Ocean Creatures

    Lisa Ryan-Herndon, Lisa L. Ryan-Herndon

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Sept. 1, 2009)
    Based on the award-winning BBC series!Featuring simple text and incredible full-color photography, the Planet Earth Reader series connects kids with all the facts they want to know in an easy-to-read format. This installment focuses on the animals of the world's oceans, examining the intricate balance of life in these unique depths.
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  • Earth's Natural Resources

    Amy Bauman

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Dec. 15, 2007)
    Explains what natural resources are, discusses the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources, and explores ways for the average consumer to reduce, reuse, and recycle to help conserve energy.
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  • The Rain Forest

    Billy Goodman

    Hardcover (Little Brown & Co, March 1, 1992)
    Examines the wide array of plants and animals living in the rain forests of the world and reveals the dangers threatening such ecosystems.
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  • Planet Earth: Lion Cubs

    Scholastic

    Board book (Scholastic Inc., June 1, 2009)
    Based on the award-winning series from the BBC!Roar!Make some noise with these cuddly cute cubs! Based on the award-winning Planet Earth series, this board book for the very youngest readers showcases dynamic, appealing images accompanied by an accessible story.All Planet Earth books will be printed on paper with a minimum of 30% post consumer content
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  • Birth of the Dinosaurs

    Michael Bright

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Long before humans even walked the earth, dinosaurs ruled its lands, seas, and skies. This information-rich book takes readers millions of years into Earths past to witness the birth, reign, and mass extinction of these incredible creatures. Intricately detailed 3-D images and illustrations of prehistoric species immerse readers in a time before humanity. As they explore the Mesozoic era, readers will learn about geological time, evolution, animal classification, and other essential science curriculum topics. Readers will pour over fascinating fact boxes to satiate their curiosity on this high-interest subject. With crucial science material and engaging subject matter even reluctant readers will absorb, this intriguing book will be a popular addition to any library.
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  • Natural Wonders and Disasters

    Billy Goodman

    Hardcover (Little Brown & Co, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Introduces the world of geology by explaining why natural disasters and wonders happen.
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  • Planet Earth Scrapbook: Amazing Animals of the Rain Forest

    Tracey West

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., April 15, 2009)
    Based on the award-winning series from the BBC.Rainforests take up about 6 percent of Earth's surface, but are home to about one-third of the world's plants-and more than half the world's animals! This is the stage for some of the most amazing wildlife on Planet Earth. From the waters of the mangrove forests to the canopy of the Amazon, this book explores the rainforest layer-by-layer, detailing the animals that inhabit each space. Packed with facts and photos, it's the perfect introduction to this complex habitat.
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