earth (planet)

Full moons in folklore and legends are said to have magic power. Does a full moon really affect our planet and people living on it? Get a closer look at the moons in our solar system, from the known moons to the ones that haven't been discovered. Budding astronomers will learn all about moons, from Jupiter's 63 moons to the features of Earth's moon.

Covering the essential curriculum areas of human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, this encyclopedia provides a comprehensive introduction to the world around us.

Text and illustrations look at the history of the Earth from 4.6 billon years ago to the early twenty-first century.

Early fluent readers will learn about the features of supervolcanoes, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and the possibilities of them changing the future of life on Earth.

Readers will learn about asteroids, their composition, how they have changed Earth's landscape, and how they could change the future of life on Earth and in space.

"Presents facts about the planet Earth, including the shape of the Earth, how earthquakes work, and why Antarctica is considered a desert"--OCLC.

"The sun shines bright during the day, but why can't you see it at night? Follow the patterns of the sun and Earth to learn what causes day and night"--Provided by publisher.

Where is the sun? Beginning readers will love learning to read and love learning about the sun's position in the sky, and the opposites between night and day.

Readers will learn about the layers of minerals and other rocks that compress and form sedimentary rocks.