Earth Our Home in the Solar System |
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Author:
| Lawrence, Ellen |
Series title: | Zoom into Space Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-909673-06-9 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | Ruby Tuesday Books Limited
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $23.99 |
Book Description:
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Did you know that Earth is zooming around the Sun at about 66,000 miles per hour (107,000 km/h)? Or that Earth's crust is made of giant pieces that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle? And did you know that there are huge mountains under the ocean, and enough salt in the oceans to cover the whole Earth with a salty layer as high as a 50-story building? These and dozens of other fascinating facts provide a perfect high-interest introduction to the planet in the solar system that we...
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Did you know that Earth is zooming around the Sun at about 66,000 miles per hour (107,000 km/h)? Or that Earth's crust is made of giant pieces that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle? And did you know that there are huge mountains under the ocean, and enough salt in the oceans to cover the whole Earth with a salty layer as high as a 50-story building? These and dozens of other fascinating facts provide a perfect high-interest introduction to the planet in the solar system that we call home, Earth. Filled with information perfectly suited to a second-grade audience, this accessible, high-impact book combines solid science, technology, and even math with up-to-the-minute information, odd and often quirky facts, and astounding space and earth photography. It also provides plenty of surprises and teachable moments that will draw young children into a rewarding, kid-friendly reading experience.