The Science of the Earth: The Secrets of Our Planet Revealed

Explore  the Earth’s natural riches with this beautiful book that brings every  corner of the planet, from core to atmosphere, to life!

Introducing The Science of Earth - an informative, visually arresting introduction to planet Earth.
Did  you know that bubbles of ancient air trapped inside the Antarctic ice  core can reveal how Earth’s climate has changed over time? Or that a  piece of pumice thrown several miles into the air by a volcano helps to  explain what happens when tectonic plates collide? Well, now you do!  Learn all about our weird and wonderful planet with The Science of Earth.

The  core of the book features large, detailed photographs of single  objects, many of them small enough to be held in the hand, that each  speaks volumes about an aspect of Earth’s environments and how they  work. Structured around an imaginary journey that takes the reader from  the inner core to Earth’s surface (including both land and oceans) and  up to the top of the atmosphere, whilst taking in environments such as  grasslands, forests, and reefs, the coverage includes both living and  inanimate realms!

Dive deep into the pages of this awe-inspiring book on Planet Earth to discover:

- Spotlights showcasing celebrated sites, such as the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, and the Great Barrier Reef
- Easy-to-read explanations of large-scale Earth processes, such as weather systems and oceanic currents
- Study of Earth segments look at breakthroughs our understanding of how the planet works

Many  of the most beautiful parts of the natural world are beyond reach, but  with fascinating feature pages throwing a spotlight on iconic places,  such as the Amazon Rainforest or the Dead Sea, or a particular process,  such as glacial erosion -  this beautifully informative natural history  book truly brings them to life.

A must-have volume for readers  interested in geography, geology, oceanography, meteorology, ecology, or  the natural world in general, so whether you have a passion for  landscape photography, or you’re a frequent watcher of TV documentaries  such as Our Planet, Blue Planet II, and Planet Earth - The Science of Earth is a great addition to the bookshelf of both schools and libraries  alike, doubling up as the perfect gift purchase for  anyone interested  in the natural world.