Earth Av Jody Rake

<strong>Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins introduces By the Numbers infographic readers chock full of incredible infographs and stunning, full-color cut-paper illustrations. <em>Earth </em>will focus on the fascinating ins-and-outs of earth science.</strong><BR/><BR/>Through infographics, illustrations, facts, and figures, readers will learn about the complex and wonderful place we call home, Earth.<BR/><BR/> Discover some of the most fascinating aspects of our planet through astonishing numbers: the stretch of time from Earth's formation to the present, the misleading way the surface area of a continent can appear on a map, the angle of Earth's axis that creates the seasons, what percentage of Earth's land is covered in deserts or forests or cities, and so much more. <BR/><BR/> With his signature style, Steve Jenkins explores the most fascinating fields of natural science.