earth (planet)

Did you know that volcanoes blow out hot rock and ash from deep underground? This hot rock is called lava. Learn more about volcanoes.

Did you know that wind changes the Earth?s surface? Find out how in How Wind Shapes the Earth.

Answers questions about planet Earth, including how big it is, why the sky is blue, and what makes up the Earth's core.

Simple, hands-on experiments help children learn about the planet, its atmosphere, the way it continually changes, and its properties.

Provides answers to questions about Earth, such as how old it is, how mountains are formed, and the danger of global warming.

Simple text and illustrations depict the four seasons of the year and the various elements that accompany each, such as warm weather, leaves that change color, wind, and snow.

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the planet Earth, discussing its orbit, climate, atmosphere, moon, and place in the solar system.

Describes earthquakes, how they occur, and the damage they cause.

Provides information about Earth, the third planet from the sun, and includes a word hunt, definitions, and a chart of the solar system.

". . . combines science and art to show how the world becomes transformed by shapes and colors that depict planets and stars, continents and islands, rivers and lakes, and volcanoes and hurricanes"--BTCat.