The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems |
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| Authors: | Ignotofsky, Rachel |
| Lexile: | 1140, |
| Publisher: | Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale, Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed |
| BISAC/Subject: | SCI019000, NAT045000, YAN050090 |
| ISBN: | 9780399580420, Related ISBNs: 0399580417, 0399580425, 9780399580413, 9780399580420 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 128, |
| Audience: | Young adult |
Synopsis: An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science.
Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.
Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.
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