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See Inside Planet Earth - See Inside
See Inside Planet Earth - See Inside
board book
Published:
28 March, 2008
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Description
A brilliant flap book that delves deep into the mysteries of the geography of the Earth. Each page is covered with flaps that reveal and explain the Earth's structure, climate and environments, from desert to arctic tundra. Includes pages revealing the problems of climate change and ways to reduce global warming. With over 80 sturdy flaps, and internet links to websites to find out more.
Chapters in this book include:
- Earth in space
- A blanket of gases
- Warming up
- A watery world
- Hot and cold deserts
- Mountains, rivers and forests
- Changing climates
- Saving our planet
Prizes
Winner of Geographical Association Awards 2009
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780746087541 |
| ISBN10 | 0746087543 |
| Number Of Pages | 16 |
| Item Weight | 580 g |
| Product Dimensions | 215 x 285 x 16 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Format | board book |
Media Reviews
'Perfectly pitched for Key Stage 2, a mix of facts, humour and novelty flaps...This series is proof that the right non-fiction still sells' - The Bookseller; 'Likely to make a significant contribution to geographical education' - Geographical Association Awards; 'A super collection of information books from Usborne, which really engage the reader by providing interesting information, colourful graphics and plenty of flaps with yet more information' - Parents in Touch; 'Loads of easily accessible information is packed into this attractive interactive information book. Busy spreads draw readers in to explore different aspects of the Earth from where it is in the solar system to the geography you can find on it. And it's easy to discover more by opening flaps' - Julia Eccleshare; 'With over 80 flip-up panels, and packed with cheerful, cartoonish illustrations, this is an enjoyable, geographical starting point for age six upward. How can any youngster lift a flap in this book and not want to save the world!' - The Guardian; 'This book would be an immediate hit in your class library, as it follows the popular interactive 'flap' format, loved by all children' - Primary Geographer; 'This lively guide to our planet is packed full of interesting snippets of information, ideal for dipping into' - Junior Education; 'A great way to inspire early interest in science and geography' - Youfirst magazine; 'The wealth of detail in the colourful, cheerful, cartoon-style illustrations makes repeated readings rewarding' - BookFest Ireland
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Author's Bio
Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.