Planet Earth : infographics for discovering our world
(2018)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
J/910.02/PIRODDI,C

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Kids' Nonfiction J/910.02/PIRODDI,C Available

Details

PUBLISHED
Milan, Italy : White Star Kids, 2018
DESCRIPTION

71 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9788854412460, 8854412465 :, 8854412465, 9788854412460
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Ben the tardigrade -- Before we begin -- Understanding the symbols -- A map of the Earth -- Chapter 1: the planets of the solar system -- Chapter 2: Planet Earth -- Chapter 3: the atmosphere -- Chapter 4: the animal kingdom -- Chapter 5: mountains -- Chapter 6: oceans -- Chapter 7: rivers and lakes -- Chapter 8: forests -- Chapter 9: savannas, temperate grasslands, steppes -- Chapter 10: sand and rock deserts -- Chapter 11: deserts of ice -- Chapter 12: records of nature -- We, the planet's guardians

Kids can travel the world and discover Earth's secrets with this guide that features cool infographics, colorful illustrations, and scientific data. It zooms right in, with 16 different plates that illuminate everything from the atmosphere to the ocean depths, icy tundra to burning-hot deserts, and tiny bugs to gigantic elephants. Learn about the longest rivers, the highest mountains, the fastest animals, and nature's other record breakers. By the time children have finished their journey, they'll understand exactly why we're the planet's guardians and must respect and nurture Earth, our home

Text in English, translated from the Italian

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