Discover the beauty and grandeur of planet Earth in this precious book, with more than 100 amazing stories and images. The world is far more complex than a youthful mind can imagine, from hot lavas and shattered volcanoes to frozen sweets and buzzing springs. This book about Earth is intended for children over 7 years old and reveals all the secrets of our living and breathing planet.

The Anthology of Extraordinary Earth examines our ever-changing planet with impressive images and scientific ideas that are easy for children to understand. Starting from the center of the Earth, the book analyzes each layer in detail: from the metallic core of the Earth, passing through the hard crust, to the surface of the planet, with lush tropical forests, shiny oceans, and snowy mountains, before rising into Earth's atmosphere.

This highly detailed book about planet Earth offers:

• More than 100 stories about planet Earth, from snowflakes to cave pearls, each accompanied by a photo and wonderful illustration.
• Creative photography that presents planet Earth in impressive and astonishing ways, capturing nature in action or showing interesting features up close.
• Beautiful gold leaf, glossy edges, and a ribbon to keep your place.
• Pages with deep information examining each layer of the Earth.

This impressive book is sure to excite young geologists, geographers, environmentalists, and all friends of planet Earth everywhere. With a glossy cover, gold-trimmed edges, and a ribbon to keep your place, this book about Earth makes an attractive gift choice for any child interested in our planet. Featuring interesting facts and absorbing images, this anthology is perfect for children to explore on their own or for bedtime stories.

The Anthology of Extraordinary Earth is part of DK's beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and cultivate your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with Nature's Wonders, let them walk with the dinosaurs that ruled the Earth before in the Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life series, or dive deep with the Anthology of Aquatic Life.