Presents various aspects of the earth, including its origin, weather, oceans and seas, atmosphere, living inhabitants, and possible future appearance.
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Grade 4-8-A beautifully composed book that combines clear text with an inviting layout. Compiled in a thoughtful manner so that it can be used for topic-specific research or for browsing, Planet Earth not only teaches world geography and earth science, but does so in a simple yet thorough manner. A few pages on environmental problems give cogent explanations of the greenhouse effect, global warming, and acid rain. The full-color illustrations and photographs are striking and effective. On a lighter note, a cartoon demonstrates the Beaufort Scale in a way that even the youngest reader can understand. In the "World Maps" section, political and physical maps are shown, and the differences between them are explained. Color-coded "Regions of the World" are each explored in multipage spreads that cover all essential facts in a succinct yet comprehensive manner. The "Countries at a Glance" section neatly summarizes current statistics, providing one-stop shopping for information on population, size, language, currency, and more. A volume that should receive a warm welcome from teachers, librarians, and students.
Anita Palladino, Finkelstein Memorial Library, Spring Valley, NY
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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