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The Wow and How of Planet Earth
Series: The Wow and How
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Our planet Earth is AMAZING! It is the only planet in the known universe that has plants and animals - including us - living on it. WOW! We are able to live on Earth because of HOW it was formed. Our planet contains many wonders such...
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Become an expert on incredible WOW facts and know the HOW behind them
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Our planet Earth is AMAZING! It is the only planet in the known universe that has plants and animals - including us - living on it. WOW! We are able to live on Earth because of HOW it was formed. Our planet contains many wonders such as rivers, mountains and forests. But did you know that rivers can flow backwards? Or that the Earth isn't really round? Or that mountains can grow and shrink? Read more amazing facts about planet Earth including some that may challenge what you thought you knew. Find the science behind the facts to understand more about the world we live in.Packed with facts and supported by science, The WOW and HOW series will intrigue and entertain children aged 7+.Find the other titles in the series too: Dinosaurs, Robots and AI, Space, Transport, Weather
Series: The Wow and How
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The Wow and How of Planet Earth
Our planet Earth is AMAZING! It is the only planet in the known universe that has plants and animals - including us - living on it. WOW! We are able to live on Earth because of HOW it was formed. Our planet contains many wonders such as rivers, mountains and forests. But did you know that rivers can flow backwards?...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Wow and How of Weather
Become an expert on incredible WOW facts and know the HOW behind them!Weather is AMAZING! Weather can include giant hailstones, burger-shaped raindrops and round rainbows - WOW! Weather happens because of HOW conditions in our atmosphere, the layers of gas surrounding Earth, constantly change.But did you know that rainbows are actually round? Or that ice can grow like hair? Lightning...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Wow and How of Robots and AI
Become an expert on incredible WOW facts and know the HOW behind them!Robots are AMAZING! Robots can save lives, repair themselves and travel into space - WOW! A robot works because of HOW it is programmed. Robots are helping humans in so many ways, from art, medicine, transport and the environment.Did you know that robots can find their way, repair...PaperbackSold Out
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ISBN: 9781526326256
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 January 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wayland
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 206.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 149g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Annabelle Lynch is a freelance writer who lives in London. She specialises in young non-fiction, with a particular interest in natural history and geography.
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