The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth
Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed · Print & ebook · September 18, 2018
An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore how ecosystems connect, from sprawling landscapes to the life within a drop of water.
- Themes
- Ecosystems and ecology, Biodiversity, Protecting the planet
- Genres
- Ecosystems & Environmental Science for Teens, Earth Science for Teens
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An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science.
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Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.
Earth, Up Close
Explore how ecosystems connect, from sprawling landscapes to the life within a drop of water.
Come here for
- Earth science made approachable through art, maps, and infographics
- A view ranging from reefs and rainforests to a single drop of water
Expect
- Clear explanations of ecology, biodiversity, and nature’s cycles
- A look at how we can protect our planet
Where it sits
| Earth Science for Teens | 96% |
|---|---|
| Ecosystems & Environmental Science for Teens | 54% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- How Ecosystems Work
- Earth Science
- Ecosystems & Environmental Science for Teens
- Authors
- Rachel Ignotofsky
- Publisher
- Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
- Published
- September 18, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Ecosystems and ecology · Biodiversity · Protecting the planet
- Reading lane
- How Ecosystems Work