Did You Know? Earth: Amazing Answers to More than 200 Awesome Questions!

by DK

Overview

Explore the science behind more than 200 questions about our planet.


DK's exciting new Earth encyclopedia answers children's biggest geography questions, covering volcanoes, earthquakes, oceans, and more!

Did you know that the Earth's largest waterfall is underwater, or that mountains grow? This fantastic children's ebook, ideal for ages 6-8, will help inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the questions they may have, and some they haven't thought of yet! Can you freeze in a desert? Can humans make it rain? Is there life on moss? Covering amazing landforms, deep-sea wonders, and awesome weather, Did you know? Earth helps children get a grip on the huge topic that is our planet. The ebook introduces important issues such as global warming and plastics in the ocean, alongside key geography topics so that children can learn all about how nature works, and discover what we can do to keep the Earth healthy.

Get your children learning with this amazing Earth ebook, which includes fantastic facts for curious minds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780744077995
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	09/06/2022
Series:	Why? Series
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	79 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Table of Contents

Our planet

How did the Earth form? 8

How does the atmosphere keep us safe? 10

Where does the sun go at night? 12

How is the Earth like an onion? 14

Why don't things float off the Earth? 16

Why can't we live on Mars? 18

Did the chicken or egg come first? 20

Does land stay still? 22

Did everywhere freeze in the last ice age? 24

The Earth's surface

Do mountains grow? 28

Are volcanic flows slow or fast? 30

What happens when water gets superheated? 32

Is soil made of animals? 34

Do I contain minerals? 36

Which rock should I build with? 38

Can a cliff turn into sand? 40

Why do rocks form amazing shapes? 42

Could I become a fossil? 44

Can you freeze in a desert? 46

How does a sinkhole sink? 48

How do raindrops make a cave? 50

Do earthquakes hit the same places? 52

Do islands float? 54

How is a cactus like a camel? 56

Do swamp monsters exist? 58

Is there life on moss? 60

Blue planet

Why do things get carried out to sea? 64

Which waves can you surf? 66

Can we drink seawater? 68

Why does the Earth need the moon? 70

Where do rivers start? 72

Can a lake be bigger than a sea? 74

Where is the biggest waterfall? 76

How big are icebergs? 78

How is a glacier like a cheese grater? 80

What's at the bottom of the ocean? 82

Where is the ocean's twilight zone? 84

Up in the air

Is there air in space? 88

Why are there colors in the sky? 90

Why do we have seasons? 92

Why are places hot or cold? 94

Why does water fall from the sky? 96

Is that a dinosaur in the clouds? 98

Does lightning always strike the tallest spot? 100

Can humans make it rain? 102

How does a tornado form? 104

Living on the Earth

How many people live on the Earth? 108

How do countries begin? 110

How have we changed the Earth? 112

What is a city? 114

How do we feed everyone? 116

How do we find our way around? 118

How much plastic is in the ocean? 120

What is recycling? 122

How bad is a drought? 124

Is the Earth getting warmer? 126

How do trees help humans? 128

What is the future of energy? 130

Answers 132

Quiz your friends! 134

Glossary 138

Index 140

Acknowledgments 144