A breathtaking and inspirational exploration of our planet. From the fiery mass of the Earth's core to the tip of the highest ice-capped mountain, this is an epic and awe-inspiring phtographic masterpiece.
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The Times 06/12/03 Excels in presentation has superb photographs and graphics that speak eloquently about the world's diversity, with easy to absorb information on ecology, geology and geography. Times Educational Supplement 26/09/03 This is a sensuous book. Some books appeal only to the intellect but this is a delight for the senses as well. Every page pleases the eye .it is a triumph of graphic art, even the finger tips are stimulated Dorling Kindersley is renowned for it's high production values, and this book is a classic. Adults and child, teacher and pupil, will find this a source of endless delight.
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Douglas Palmer is a lecturer at Cambridge University. Robert Dinwiddie is a trained oceanographer and a professional science writer. Clint Twist is an author and journalist and former museum consultant. Martin Walters is an editor on the World Wildlife Fund's People and Plants series and the author of may natural history publications. The Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum complex in the world.
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By M. Cann
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This is a wonderful book to have around the house, excellent illustrations (photographs and diagrams) and great to mull over with your kids.
But BE WARNED: This book comes in several editions - hard back, paper back and compact. The cover picture is the same on each edition, price and availability vary considerably. Be sure you are buying the one you really want (our home DK collection now has the full size Ocean and Animal titles but a rather diminutive looking "compact" Earth). Don't spoil your enjoyment of this highly rated book by accidentally picking up the wrong edition.
But BE WARNED: This book comes in several editions - hard back, paper back and compact. The cover picture is the same on each edition, price and availability vary considerably. Be sure you are buying the one you really want (our home DK collection now has the full size Ocean and Animal titles but a rather diminutive looking "compact" Earth). Don't spoil your enjoyment of this highly rated book by accidentally picking up the wrong edition.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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A typical DK book. Written in an unfussy manner that's easy to read and full of stunning colour photos and illustrations. It's the sort of book that should be on everybody's bookshelf to dip into at regular intervals or when a you need a general reference book on geography, geology and the history of this little bit of rock we call home.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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What impresses most about this book is not so much the encyclopaedic coverage of all things natural, but the superb presentation which frankly surpasses anything Microsoft can put on a DVD. I thought I had seen most of the world's best natural photography, but there are many superb new shots in this book and the accompanying texts are concise and to the point. A real revelation, particularly if, like me, you grew up with the bone dry text books of the 1970s. If I had to criticise, I would say that it's an imposing book physically, which makes it slightly awkward to sit down and read comfortably for more than half an hour or so. Other than that, well worth the price.
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earth book
very quick delivery packed very well. this is a great book if you have children or grandchildren to help explain how the earth works and what it does answers questions you cant
Published 2 months ago by ria
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Earth DK
A well presented and well illustrated book covering a wide range of earth science
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by L. Claxton
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earth
This excellent book gives you all you need to know about the earth in all its many facets. It is an excellent companion to its stablemate Animal. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2008 by G. I. Forbes
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Earth
I had to buy this book for an environmental science course i was doing last year. The pictures in this book are amazing but the text is very basic, making it more of a coffee table... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2008 by S. J. Fisk
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A visual feast
This is a visually stunning book as well as being extremely informative. As always, Dorling Kindersley has produced a book that is well laid out and easy to navigate and, best of... Read more
Published on 11 April 2005 by Ms. H. Sinton
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simply marvellous
Just fantastic-because of the awesome photographs and clear layout it is accessible to kids and laypeople, yet it has enough depth to keep most adults occupied for a long time. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2004 by "jaz_singh"
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For Anyone Interested in Geography
A fantastic book, with incredible photographs. It covers everything about the Earth, from its place in space through the oceans, the atmosphere, the land and human geography. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2004
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Simply STUNNING !
I have just received my copy of this book and am simply amazed by the content. It covers everything from our place in the Universe to specific examples of a rock type. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2003 by Mr. R. J. Wilson
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A whole world of information
When I was young I had a book called "50 facts about the earth" and found it fascinating. Earth answers all those childhood questions of the wonders of the world. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2003 by "stuwil297"
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