{"product_id":"how-the-world-works-planet-earth-from-molten-rock-in-space-to-the-place-we-live-9781398800564","title":"How the World Works: Planet Earth: From Molten Rock in Space to the Place We Live","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive scientific account of Planet Earth and its lifeforms, featuring stunning full-color photography, textboxes and diagrams. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn over four and a half billion years of existence, Planet Earth has gone from a hostile, sterile lump of hot rock to a temperate oasis teeming with life. \u003ci\u003eHow the World Works: Planet Earth\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating synthesis of this transformation, exploring the landforms, plants and animals that make up its unique environment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrought to life by full-color photography, this engaging and accessible guide includes useful textboxes, diagrams and profiles of key scientists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Topics include: \u003cbr\u003e - The Earth's atmosphere \u003cbr\u003e - The formation of mountains\u003cbr\u003e - Plate tectonics \u003cbr\u003e - Extinction of the dinosaurs \u003cbr\u003e - Climate change \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Anne Rooney charts the amazing journey of discovery, from early theories of Neptunism and continental drift to the fuller picture we have today. A perfect read for anyone wanting to learn the science behind of our extraordinary planet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow the World Works \u003c\/i\u003eis a full-color illustrated series by Arcturus Publishing. Each book provides an engaging introduction to a branch of human knowledge, outlining key principles and charting its development across history up to the present day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sirius Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398800564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 6.40w x 0.70d","brand":"Anne Rooney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574259392693,"sku":"9781398800564","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_9fb6450d-7095-4095-81d8-29a4d8ff2bb4.jpg?v=1643691793","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/how-the-world-works-planet-earth-from-molten-rock-in-space-to-the-place-we-live-9781398800564","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}