The Natural World
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
This visually exciting book takes a unique look at our globe from the perspective of the wildlife and geology of Earth. Using an innovative design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as which areas in the world are most affected by natural disasters, where most endangered species live, how climate change is affecting our planet, and how effectively deforestation is being balanced out by reforestation around the world.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Infographics are a succinct and often illuminating way to make one's point (as anyone who's recently spent time on Facebook knows), and Richard and Simkins use bright digital graphs, charts, pictograms, and other high-impact images to explore topics related to life on Earth in this smart kickoff to a series. Various spreads compare animals' lifespans, speed, and sizes; human deaths due to different diseases (represented by skulls and crossbones of varying sizes); the evolution of animal life on Earth; and multiple life cycles. Visual learners, trivia hounds, and budding scientists will be delighted. Simultaneously available: Planet Earth: The World in Infographics. Ages 8 up.
