pratt leonie planet earth
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In this engaging and accessible account, Anne Rooney explores the formation of Planet Earth and its lifeforms, featuring stunning full-colour photography, textboxes and diagrams. In over four and a half billion years of existence, Planet Earth has gone from a hostile, sterile lump of hot rock to a temperate oasis teeming with life. How the World Works: Planet Earth is a fascinating synthesis of this transformation, exploring the landforms, plants and animals that make up its unique environment. Brought to life by full-colour photography, this comprehensive guide includes useful textboxes, diagrams and profiles of key scientists. Topics include: - The Earth's atmosphere - The formation of mountains - Plate tectonics - Extinction of the dinosaurs - Climate change A perfect read for anyone wanting to learn the science behind of our extraordinary planet.