Contains facts about the earth's features such as the mountains, oceans, natural resources, volcanoes, highest waterfalls, largest deserts, and deepest lakes.
Contains facts about the earth's features such as the mountains, oceans, natural resources, volcanoes, highest waterfalls, largest deserts, and deepest lakes.
From frozen deserts to steaming jungles, our planet is amazingly rich and varied. But it is also under threat. Take a closer look at the challenges facing planet Earth today and discover what we can all do to make a difference.
Did you know: There are earthquakes on the moon known as moonquakes. Footprints left on the moon by the Apollo astronauts will probably be visible for at least 10 million years. Space Facts and Lists has hundreds of fascinating facts that will help you understand our universe. You can find out about the different planets that make up our solar system, about asteroids, comets and meteors and about the life of stars. It shows you the position of the solar system in our galaxy, the Milky Way, and the Milky Way's position among the million of other galaxies. So get onboard, and get ready to blast into an outer world of adventure.
For thousands of years, the Moon has been the one thing in the night sky that everyone anywhere on our planet recognises. Trace the story of the Moon around the world and through history, from ancient legends about its creation, to its first sighting through a telescope, right up until the Apollo 11 mission and the first Moon landing in 1969.
Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more.
How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet.
An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colorful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject - and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more surprising science facts.