From Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light and gave us his fresh spin on physics, bioligy, astronomy and rocks and minerals, comes Planet Earth, a book that sheds light on this rock we live on, from its mountains and ocean depths to the storms that whirl around it.
VOYA
Planet Earth is definitely the most adorable earth science book this reviewer has ever seen. Part of a series of nonfiction books illustrated by Simon Basher, each page features cute personifications of various geological features. The features are grouped into appropriate sections, such as weather, the inside forms, land forms, biomes, and water. Natural processes like the water cycle and seasons are also included. Each feature is introduced as a character with a few bullet-point facts, and then they explain who they are and what they do in first-person. The page ends with a few more bullet points, major facts, and a highlighted fact. The drawings are highly stylized and simple, but brightly colored and eye-catching. The text manages to work a lot of facts and information into the flippant tone; for instance, plateaus mentions that to "join our club you need to tower at least 1,500 ft. above sea level, have at least one steep side, and a flattish top." This book is a good overview of earth science in a condensed, easy-to-understand, and fun format a nice alternative to technical textbooks. The memorable pictures and funny text might also help students remember the terms, so this would be a great supplement for science classrooms. Reviewer: Teresa Copeland
Categories:
- Teen & Young Adult
- Education & Reference
- Science & Technology
- Earth Science
- General
- Earth Science
- Science & Technology
- Education & Reference
Publisher : Kingfisher
Author : Gilpin, Daniel
Language : English
Edition : Unabridged
Published :2010-03-30
Number Of Pages : 128
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 0892819383
ISBN-13 : 9780892819386
Item weight : 0.65 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 7 in x 7 in
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