The New York Public Library Incredible Earth: A Book of Answers for Kids - Softcover

The New York Public Library; Campbell, Ann-Jeanette; Rood, Ronald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471144975 ISBN 13: 9780471144977

Publisher: Wiley, 1996

Synopsis

The New York Public Library Incredible Earth Discover ancient fossils and vast oceans. Explore devastating earthquakes and explosive volcanoes. Find the answers to your questions about our incredible Earth . How was Earth formed? See page 3. When did life begin? See page 30. If you dug a hole to the center of Earth, what would you find? See page 46. What is a volcanic bomb? See page 78. What is the largest active volcano in the world? See page 85. What does an earthquake sound like? See page 103. How much of Earth's surface is covered by water? See page 109. Why is the ocean blue? See page 109. What is the longest river in the world? See page 127. How does thunder roll? See page 161. A Stonesong Press Book

About this title

From the Publisher:

Written in a lively, wide-ranging, fact-filled style this entertaining book contains 1000 questions and answers that are both challenging and intriguing. Covers all aspects of the subject such as rocks and minerals, fossils, oceans, seasons, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers, population, wind, and the Big Bang Theory. Organized into approximately 30 sections including "The Question and Answer Hall of Fame," "Notable First," "What's the Biggest?" and "Trick Questions." Packed with informative lists, illustrations, and sidebars.

About the Author:

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY's bestselling reference books includeThe New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York PublicLibrary Book of Answers, and The New York Public Library Student'sDesk Reference.

ANN-JEANETTE CAMPBELL writes and edits children's books out of herhome in Brooklyn, New York.

RONALD ROOD is the author of many award-winning books for children.He has spoken at hundreds of schools throughout the United Statesand resides in Lincoln, Vermont.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0471144975
• ISBN 13: 9780471144977
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192