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The Book of Planet Earth: Our World in 500+ Facts and Stories

By (author) Clive Gifford, Illustrated by Paul Boston

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How much do clouds weigh? Why are there pink lakes? What is the ‘Ring of Fire’? And was Earth really formed from the body of an ice giant? Discover the answers to these questions and so much more!  Brimming with incredible facts about the extraordinary world around us, The Book of Planet Earth looks at how the world works, how people thought about Earth in the past and the challenges our home faces in the future. Covering a variety ofsubjects in a fun way, learn how time, space, nature, science and culture all play a role in shaping Earth into the world we all live in. Along the way, you’ll learn fascinating facts about: Earth’s place in space The layers of our planet Earthquakes, volcanoes and other geohazards Our oceans The weather and the atmosphere Human’s impact on the environment and climate What we can do to help the planet Vibrant illustrations and fascinating nuggets of information make this book the perfect crowd-pleaser to entertain and amaze curious young minds.  Absorbing, entertaining and surprising, The Book of Planet Earth will teach kidsto look at the world in a whole new way.

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming. We are not accepting backorders for this item yet
Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC
Published date | 6 Oct 2026
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 96
Dimensions | 297 x 250 x 14mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 880g
ISBN | 978-1-8057-0067-8
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BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / nature / rocks & minerals


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