Curious Nature: Planet Earth

Author: Nancy Dickmann
Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
Category: Natural History Books for Children
Book Format: Paperback

Illustrated series introducing children to various aspects of Nature, through a Q&A formatHave you ever wondered where the Sun goes at night, what air is made of or how fossils form? Read this book to find out about our amazing planet and what makes it so special.Why is the sky blue? How long does a forest take to grow? Is it Mist or Fog? These are a few of the questions that are answered in the illustrated series Curious Nature. Natural phenomena are introduced as questions and answered in a simple and comprehensive way. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up.

Table Of Contents

1: What is a planet?

2: How far away is the Sun?

3: Why can't I dig to China?

4: Can Earth's surface move?

5: Why do volcanoes erupt?

6: Where do fossils come from?

7: Where does the Sun go at night?

8: What is air made of?

9: Why does the sea go in and out?

10: How deep is the ocean?

11: Where do rivers go?

12: Who lives on planet Earth?

13: Activity: make a sundial

14: Glossary

15: Further resources

16: Index

About Nancy Dickmann

Nancy Dickmann grew up in the USA, where she played baseball, ate hot dogs and read encyclopaedias for fun. She has now lived in England long enough to think that cold and rain are normal, but still has yet to try Morris dancing. Before becoming an author, she worked as an editor and publisher of children's books. Now, with Pushkin the Three-Legged Wonder Cat as her trusty assistant (in charge of lap-sitting), she writes books on a wide range of topics, including animals, space, history, health and explorers. The highlight of her career so far has been getting to interview a real astronaut to find out how they use the toilet in space!