Earth and Beyond

Children's Literature - Children's Literature

In just nine years, a farmer's field went from flat farmland to a 2,000-foot smoking lava cone. Although Mount Everest is considered the highest mountain, Mauna Kea, Hawaii rises from the ocean floor making it the highest mountain in the world. In warm, moist areas the soil is much deeper than in cold, dry areas. This book is loaded with even more facts extending to the far reaches of space but all still tying to our planet in some important way. Each new topic comes complete with a "Try This" segment for hands-on learning. Wonderful photographs and illustrations accompany each section to allow full understanding. A glossary is also included for easy comprehension. This book is part of the "Smart Sciences series." 1999, Heinemann Library, Ages 10 up, $21.36. Reviewer: Scott S. Floyd