Earth: The Definitive Visual Guide

"Earth: An Encyclopedia for Kids" explores and explains the natural and human wonders of our planet, featuring over 3,000 photographs, artworks, and maps. It includes a 40-page timeline of Earth's history, sections on human impact features, and an atlas section with original maps centered on Earth's seven major tectonic plates. Revised and updated to include the latest developments in geology and Earth science, this is a classic reference book for anyone who wants to understand how our planet works.

Format: Hardback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet with this landmark encyclopedia, now in its third edition. This comprehensive resource celebrates our planet and delves into the science behind the forces and processes that have shaped it. With over 3,000 photographs, artworks, and maps, it captures the power of landscapes and natural events, revealing their hidden sides. The book includes a 40-page timeline of Earth's history, covering human evolution and the story of human colonization of the planet. It also explores human impact features, such as deforestation and population growth, and includes an atlas section with original maps centered on Earth's seven major tectonic plates. Parts of the book serve as systematic and in-depth reference guides to core scientific information, including over 100 types of rocks and minerals. Visual profiles of some of the wonders of the natural world, from the Andes and Himalayas to the Grand Canyon, Sahara Desert, and Amazon Rainforest, are also included. Revised and updated to include the latest developments in fast-changing geology and Earth science areas, including Earth history, climate change, and urban geography, this is a classic reference book for anyone who wants to understand how our planet works.

Weight: 2322g
Dimension: 288 x 243 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241515617