earth (planet)

Presents a series of photographs taken from space of a wide range of places around the world, discussing science writer Frank White's "Overview Effect" and how it gives humans a unique perspective on the planet and a greater appreciation of how important conservation of nature is.

"A long, long time ago, when the earth was extremely hot, a huge amount of vapor was released, creating clouds. As the clouds got bigger and heavier, it started to rain. Three of those raindrops were brothers who came down to cool the hot earth and traveled, as water does, to every corner of the earth, including apartment building pipes and muddy rivers"--OCLC.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the planet Earth. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

As life on Mars becomes impossible, Martians and their terrifying machines invade the earth.

An intrepid young scientist journeys around the world and explains what causes the seasons.

Learn about women innovators in the field of space exploration.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the planet Earth.

"With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book shows how scientists have made discoveries about Earth throughout history and how they will continue to do so in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Eye-catching photos, informative captions, and succinct yet engaging text introduce young readers to the cycle of the seasons."--.

An . . . Harvard geologist presents a narrative chronicle of the Earth's 4.6-billion-year evolution that places the environmental crises of [the recent] world in a context that explains the planet's fragile capacity to support life.