DKfindout! Earth

Description

Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. Find out all about the wonders of planet earth! DKfindout! Earth takes kids close to the all the wonders our planet holds with beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! Find out all about the structure of the Earth, from its red-hot inner core to the mountains, deserts, and oceans that cover its surface. Discover why we have seasons, how the water cycle works, and why our population is growing. DKfindout! Earth is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of earth. DKfindout! Earth will surprise and delight young readers aged 6 to 9. 2 Contents 4 What is Earth? 6 Earth’s atmosphere 8 Structure of the Earth 10 Moving Earth 12 Mountains 14 Volcanoes 16 Earthquakes 18 Deserts 20 Water 22 Oceans 24 Rivers 26 Glaciers 28 Erosion and weathering 30 Caves 32 Record breakers 34 Biomes 36 Conservation 38 Weather 40 Seasons and climate 42 Climate change 44 Soil 46 Rock cycle 48 Rock uses 50 Continents 52 Rural and urban 54 Mapping the world 56 Meet the expert 58 Earth facts and figures 60 Glossary 62 Index 64 Acknowledgements