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The Magic and Mystery of Earth
Explore the Incredible Place We Call Home
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A gorgeously illustrated book on the hidden wonders of Earth, for young geography, science, and natural history enthusiasts. Enter the world of towering mountains, swirling storms, and deep ocean trenches for an unforgettable journey through our planet Earth. Day turns to night, seasons shift, water moves,...
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A gorgeously illustrated book on the hidden wonders of Earth, for young geography, science, and natural history enthusiasts.
Enter the world of towering mountains, swirling storms, and deep ocean trenches for an unforgettable journey through our planet Earth.
Day turns to night, seasons shift, water moves, volcanoes erupt in a burst of fury, and animals swing and dart across the pages of this colourful book. Stunning illustrations combine with dazzling and up-to-date photography to help young enthusiasts learn all there is to know about the place they call home. Starting at Earth's fiery core, then journeying upwards through clouds and wind before soaring over the Amazon rainforest and gliding across Earth's icy poles, readers will discover the wonders of our ever-changing planet.
The Magic and Mystery of Earth takes children on an exciting round-the-world adventure, where they can uncover Earth's inner workings, explore vibrant habitats, meet the incredible plants and animals that live there, and learn how to protect our planet from today's challenges. This book is perfect for budding geologists, geographers, environmentalists, and all-round planet Earth enthusiasts everywhere.
Series: The Magic and Mystery of the Natural World
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241772157
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Claire McElfatrick
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 232.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Jason Bittel is a science author and journalist who has written for National Geographic, The New York Times, and New Scientist. He writes mostly about animals, and is passionate about getting people to connect with the wonder around them. His other books for DK are The Frozen Worlds and Mountain. Claire McElfatrick is a freelance artist who has illustrated all the other books in The Magic and Mystery of... series. Her beautiful hand-drawn and collaged illustrations are inspired by her home in rural England.
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