Strengthens scientific literacy
Exploring concepts such as plate tectonics, water cycles, and climate systems in small, digestible sections helps young readers build a foundation in Earth science and understand how things connect at scale.
Ages 8+
100 Things to Know Planet Earth
$22.99
Description
100 Things to Know About Planet Earth is a vibrant fact book that delivers bite-sized insights into how our planet works. With 100 curious questions (like “Why do deserts become cold at night?” and “How can graffiti protect endangered tortoises?”), it blends bold graphics, infographics, and short explanations to make big ideas accessible.
Kids can dip in and out of it, explore links to further readings, and see Earth’s systems like weather, geology, ecosystems and how they are connected in fascinating ways. It’s a perfect tool for sparking wonder about nature while building deeper understanding of our home planet.
Educator Approved
Encourages question-driven exploration
Each entry invites kids to wonder further. “What if?” and “Why?” questions are built in, promoting inquiry and motivating independent investigation into how the world works.
Supports integrating information visually and verbally
With layouts that combine text, infographics, and visual cues, readers practice translating data and ideas across formats which is a key skill for thinking scientifically and communicating understanding.
Details
- Hardback
- Author: Alice James, Jerome Martin, Darran Stobbart, Tom Mumbray, Illustrator: Federico Mariani, Parko Polo
- Publisher: Usborne, 2019
- Pages: 128
- Book dimensions: 247mm x 176mm
- ISBN: 9781474950626
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