Synopsis
Introduces the planet Earth, including its orbit, geology, oceans, atmosphere, weather, and inhabitants.
Children's Literature
Earth, our home planet, is the third planet from the sun. Compared in size to other planets, Earth is much smaller than Jupiter, but much larger than Pluto. Earth is believed to be the only planet in our solar system that will support life, and it is home to a half million different species. Most of the Earth's surface is covered by water which impacts the Earth's weather which changes from day to day, place to place, and season to season. Charts and pictures supporting this text are bright and colorful. An index and a glossary make this an excellent reference source. One of ten volumes in the series "Planet Library" The series is excellent and would be a desirable addition to an elementary or middle school collection, as well as science classrooms. 2000, Lerner Books, Ages 8 to 14, $22.60. Reviewer: Joyce Rice