Earth in 30 Seconds : 30 Amazing Topics for Earth Explorers Explained in Half a Minute

Ganeri, Anita, Moses, Cherith

ISBN 10: 1782401091 / ISBN 13: 9781782401094

Published by Ivy Group, The, 2014

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Earth in 30 Seconds : 30 Amazing Topics for Earth Explorers Explained in Half a Minute
• Publisher: Ivy Group, The
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782401091
• ISBN 13: 9781782401094
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.75 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

In this exciting title for young Earthlings, every inch of our planet is explored and explained, from the air in the atmosphere to the molten magma beneath our feet. 30 key topics from deserts to oceans are covered, each presented in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, colourful artwork. The attention-grabbing format is engaging and immediate, giving a truly global understanding to readers aged from 8 up. Six themed sections cover the Earth in Space, the Earths Structure, Weather and Climate, Watery World, Amazing Ecosystems and the Future of the Earth.

About the Author

Anita Ganeri spent many years working in the publishing industry as an editor and foreign rights manager before becoming an author. She has written more than 300 books to date, including the award-winning series Horrible Geography. She lives with her family in West Yorkshire, England. Melvyn Evans is an illustrator and printmaker whose distinctive artwork has appeared in a range of media, from advertising to children's books. Dr Cherith Moses is Head of Geography at the University of Sussex, and is the consultant for the book.