Stephen Tomecek is a real scientist who has been a geologist and has worked as Assistant Director of the Science Museum of Long Island, New York and as Science Supervisor for the New York Hall of Science. It is therefore not surprising that this book is a fascinating look at the world and how it compares with other objects, big and small. Children will find the comparisons both educational and fun. It is an ideal way for children to learn about our planet. The comparisons connect a broad range of familiar subjects including animals, space, rocks and minerals, and they also introduce some physics, chemistry and mathematics topics. Marcos Farina, the Argentine graphic designer, helps to bring the book alive with his colourful illustrations. Double page spreads on the Earth is Big; the Earth is Small; The Earth is Old; Earth Inhabitants are Young; Earth is Cold; Earth is Hot; Earth is Wet; Earth is Dry; Earth is Fast; Earth is Slow; Earth is Round; Earth is Jagged; Earth is Heavy; Earth is Light; Earth Changes Quickly; Earth Changes Slowly; Earth is Ours; and Earth is Unique allow the reader to be captivated.
This book is ideal for providing children with the chance to expand their natural curiosity and passion for learning. They will never see the Earth the same way again. A must have for children’s schools, homes and libraries. Aged 7+
Paul Baker
Illustrated by Marcos Farina
What on Earth Books ISBN 9781912920334 £14.99
