Overview
A comprehensive scientific account of Planet Earth and its lifeforms, featuring stunning full-color photography, textboxes and diagrams.
In over four and a half billion years of existence, Planet Earth has gone from a hostile, sterile lump of hot rock to a temperate oasis teeming with life. How the World Works: Planet Earth is a fascinating synthesis of this transformation, exploring the landforms, plants and animals that make up its unique environment.
Brought to life by full-color photography, this engaging and accessible guide includes useful textboxes, diagrams and profiles of key scientists.
Topics include:
• The Earth's atmosphere
• The formation of mountains
• Plate tectonics
• Extinction of the dinosaurs
• Climate change
Anne Rooney charts the amazing journey of discovery, from early theories of Neptunism and continental drift to the fuller picture we have today. A perfect read for anyone wanting to learn the science behind of our extraordinary planet.
ABOUT THE SERIES: How the World Works is a full-color illustrated series by Arcturus Publishing. Each book provides an engaging introduction to a branch of human knowledge, outlining key principles and charting its development across history up to the present day.
This book title, How the World Works: Planet Earth, ISBN: 9781398800564, by Anne Rooney, published by Arcturus Publishing Limited (April 15, 2021) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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