Our Living Planet
Did you know that 40% of volcanoes are active and 60% aren’t? Find out what causes earthquakes and how they are measured. Learn about our planet Earth through facts focused on percentages. Habitats, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, the air we breathe are some of the topics covered in this new way of exploring how our planet works.
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Learn about our planet Earth through facts focused on percentages.
Did you know that 40% of volcanoes are active and 60% aren't? Find out what causes earthquakes and how they are measured. Habitats, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and the air we breathe are some of the topics covered in this exciting new way of exploring how our planet works.
Find out what makes the world complete by understanding the different components that make everything whole.
The series combines the visual style of infographics and their striking way of presenting facts and figures, alongside in-depth explanations and diagrams. It is a fun approach to science, leaving behind long lists of facts and presenting information in a relevant and easy-to-understand way.
Other topics covered in the series are the human body, our living planet, energy and fuel, people and places, forces and matter, space and time.
Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.
Additional information
| Weight | 320 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 254 × 194 × 8 mm |
| Author | |
| Publisher | Wayland |
| Imprint | Wayland |
| Cover | Hardback |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | |
| Dewey | 550 (edition:23) |
| Readership | Children – juvenile / Code: J |
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