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Encyclopedia: Planet Earth
Series: Encyclopedia
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Do you want to know more about our incredible planet? This book is perfect for filling curious minds with fun facts about our world and the creatures that call it home. Learn about the formation of our planet, the powerful forces of earthquakes and the extreme...
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Do you want to know more about our incredible planet? This book is perfect for filling curious minds with fun facts about our world and the creatures that call it home.
Learn about the formation of our planet, the powerful forces of earthquakes and the extreme weather that shapes our world. Fly with some breathtaking birds before diving deep into Earth's oceans. Discover the threats facing our planet and how we can work together to protect it.
Key topics include: habitats and ecosystems, geology, weather and climate, oceans, plants, energy, and our place in space. 'Earth Explorer' panels feature information about key scientists and explorers who helped discover more about our world.
Simon Abbott's series of encyclopedias feature accessible text paired with bright, colourful artwork, ideal for readers aged 7+, and supports both school and home learning. Collect the whole series and learn about Animals, Dinosaurs and Space.
Series: Encyclopedia
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Pre-orderEncyclopedia: Planet Earth
Do you want to know more about our incredible planet? This book is perfect for filling curious minds with fun facts about our world and the creatures that call it home. Learn about the formation of our planet, the powerful forces of earthquakes, and the extreme weather that shapes our world. Fly with some breathtaking birds before diving deep into...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order -
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Encyclopedia: Planet Earth
Do you want to know more about our incredible planet? This book is perfect for filling curious minds with fun facts about our world and the creatures that call it home. Learn about the formation of our planet, the powerful forces of earthquakes and the extreme weather that shapes our world. Fly with some breathtaking birds before diving deep into...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order -
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Encyclopedia: Space
Do you want to know more about our solar system? This book is perfect for filling curious minds with fun facts about our place in space and our incredible galaxy. Visit each remarkable planet within our solar system and find out what makes them so unique. Discover fascinating facts about moons, stars and asteroids as we uncover the secrets of...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order -
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Encyclopedia: Space
Do you want to know more about our solar system? Encyclopedia: Space is perfect for filling curious minds with fun facts about our place in space and our incredible galaxy. Visit each remarkable planet within our solar system and find out what makes them so unique. Discover fascinating facts about moons, stars and asteroids as we uncover the secrets of...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order
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ISBN: 9781526330123
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wayland
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 213.0mm
Height: 271.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Simon Abbott has been designing and illustrating children's books for fifteen years. Whether he is drawing astronauts, dinosaurs or monkeys swinging through trees, his bold colours and fun-filled characters are guaranteed to make children smile. Simon lives in Suffolk, with his partner Sally, and three sons Jack, Nathan and Alfie.
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