Usborne Encyclopedia of Planet Earth

by Anna Claybourne, Gillian Doherty, Various (Illustrator)

Overview

A comprehensive introduction to physical geography including information on the climate, volcanoes, erosion, the weather, ecosystems and humans. Fabulously illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and illustrations that will capture the imagination of young readers. Includes an extensive glossary, fact finder and world records. With internet links to recommended websites with maps, quizzes, games and homework information. The material in this book is also available as part of the Usborne Geography Encyclopedia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835405819
Publisher:	Usborne
Publication date:	09/03/2024
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.59(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

	Planet Earth
	The Earth in Space	8
	Looking at the Earth	10
	The Seasons	12
	Day and Night	14
	Inside the Earth	16
	The Earth's Crust	18
	Rocks, Minerals and Fossils	20
	The Earth's Resources	22
	Energy from the Earth	24
	Earthquakes and Volcanoes
	The Exploding Earth	28
	Volcanic Variations	30
	Natural Hot Water	32
	Volcanic Islands	34
	Living with Volcanoes	36
	Earthquake Effects	38
	How Earthquakes Happen	40
	Earthquake Safety	42
	Giant Waves	44
	Climate
	The Earth's Atmosphere	48
	Air and Ocean Currents	50
	Natural Cycles	52
	Global Warming	54
	World Climates	56
	Rainforests	58
	Tropical Grasslands	60
	Monsoons	62
	Tropical Deserts	64
	Mediterranean Climates	66
	Temperate Climates	68
	Polar Regions	70
	Mountains	72
	Changing Climates	74
	Weather
	What is Weather?	78
	Water and Clouds	80
	Thunderstorms	82
	Windstorms	84
	Floods and Droughts	86
	Freezing and Frying	88
	Strange Weather	90
	Weather Forecasting	92
	Plants and Animals
	Plant Life on Earth	96
	Animal Life on Earth	98
	Ecosystems	100
	People and Ecosystems	102
	Population	104
	Farming	106
	Farming Methods	108
	Shaping the Land
	Soil	112
	Looking after Soil	114
	Weathering	116
	Erosion	118
	Rivers and Oceans
	Rivers	122
	River Erosion	124
	Using Rivers	126
	Water in the Ground	128
	Rivers of Ice	130
	The Edge of the Sea	132
	Seas and Oceans	134
	Using Seas and Oceans	136
	Useful Information
	Glossary	140
	Maps and Lines	146
	The Earth's Cycles	148
	Sciences and Scientists	150
	World Records	152
	Measurements	154
	Useful Addresses	155
	Index	156
	Acknowledgements	160