The story of our world and the forces that shaped it with over 250 stunning natural history images Explores and explains the mysteries of how Earth was formed, the evolution of life, and what the future holds Excellent reference for home and school - with 19 exciting project experiments Stunning landscape and close-up photography and artworks reveal the wonders of the natural world Powerful photography and succinct, informative text work together to tell the amazing story of life on Earth. The photographs capture the glory of sculptured landscapes, the fearsome forces of the oceans, and the extraordinary diversity of climate and geology. Specially commissioned artworks reveal what photographs - and the human eye - cannot grasp, by showing how natural forces work and shape the land. Page by page, the authors investigate the different elements that make up our world. This is a book to immediately capture the interest of independent young readers, and for families and school groups to explore together. With over 250 stunning colour photographs and artworks, this book is ideal for home and school.
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John Farndon has written many reference books for children and has twice been short-listed for the COPUS Science Book Prize. He graduated from Cambridge University with a Masters degree in earth science.
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. This title comes with 19 easy-to-do experiments and 250 exciting pictures. It is packed with facts on the birth of our planet and the forces that shape the land. You can discover how and why the Earth is unique, how life-support systems such as the atmosphere, water - and just the right amount of energy from the Sun - make our environment so rich and varied. Fun, exciting experiments explain the science: erode a sugar mountain, and simulate geological folds using clay. With the help of vivid diagrams, landscape and close-up photographs, the authoritative text reveals and explains the marvels and mysteries of our world. It is a book to capture the interest of independent readers, or for families or school groups to explore together. How was the Earth formed? When did living things first appear upon its surface? Why is the climate changing? This book traces the story of our world, from the Big Bang and the earliest stirrings of life to the impact of humankind. Page by page, the author investigates the different elements that make up the Earth.He explains the planet's fiery creation and its place in the Universe, and probes ocean depths as remarkable and as varied as the continents above them. Practical experiments and projects reinforce the learning experience. How was the Earth formed and what is it made up of? Discover the forces that shape the land, with exciting experiments to explain the science. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781861474025
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Hardback. Etat : New. This title comes with 19 easy-to-do experiments and 250 exciting pictures. It is packed with facts on the birth of our planet and the forces that shape the land. You can discover how and why the Earth is unique, how life-support systems such as the atmosphere, water - and just the right amount of energy from the Sun - make our environment so rich and varied. Fun, exciting experiments explain the science: erode a sugar mountain, and simulate geological folds using clay. With the help of vivid diagrams, landscape and close-up photographs, the authoritative text reveals and explains the marvels and mysteries of our world. It is a book to capture the interest of independent readers, or for families or school groups to explore together. How was the Earth formed? When did living things first appear upon its surface? Why is the climate changing? This book traces the story of our world, from the Big Bang and the earliest stirrings of life to the impact of humankind. Page by page, the author investigates the different elements that make up the Earth.He explains the planet's fiery creation and its place in the Universe, and probes ocean depths as remarkable and as varied as the continents above them. Practical experiments and projects reinforce the learning experience. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781861474025
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Hardback. Etat : New. This title comes with 19 easy-to-do experiments and 250 exciting pictures. It is packed with facts on the birth of our planet and the forces that shape the land. You can discover how and why the Earth is unique, how life-support systems such as the atmosphere, water - and just the right amount of energy from the Sun - make our environment so rich and varied. Fun, exciting experiments explain the science: erode a sugar mountain, and simulate geological folds using clay. With the help of vivid diagrams, landscape and close-up photographs, the authoritative text reveals and explains the marvels and mysteries of our world. It is a book to capture the interest of independent readers, or for families or school groups to explore together. How was the Earth formed? When did living things first appear upon its surface? Why is the climate changing? This book traces the story of our world, from the Big Bang and the earliest stirrings of life to the impact of humankind. Page by page, the author investigates the different elements that make up the Earth.He explains the planet's fiery creation and its place in the Universe, and probes ocean depths as remarkable and as varied as the continents above them. Practical experiments and projects reinforce the learning experience. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781861474025
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