How the Earth Works

(Hardback)

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See below the surface of Earth and discover the secrets that lie beneath our feet Why do volcanoes erupt What causes earthquakes Why do we have continents Journey underground and unearth the answers to these fascinating questions. Author Dr. Lucia Perez-Diaz offers budding young Earth scientists everything they need to decode the puzzle that is planet Earth. On a journey like no other, children will learn what our planet was once like, how and why it has changed, and what the future may hold. They will adventure through earthquakes and over towering mountains to learn about our landscapes and unlock clues to Earth's long history. Designed to follow the scientific teaching technique of Ask, Observe, Explain, and Understand, How the Earth Works digs deeper into all that happens beneath our feet in an accessible and lively manner. The pages of this book are charged with Dr. Lucia Perez-Diaz's infectious passion, knowledge, and expertise, as she helps us to explore the inner workings of our planet. Filled with dynamic illustrations, How the Earth Works takes on plate tectonics in a digestible and adventurous way that you absolutely don't want to miss! This is the perfect book for any curious children with an interest in the planet they live on and the world around them.

Author Bio

Dr. Lucia Perez-Diaz is an author-illustrator who uses her scientific discipline to bring her stories to life. She is an Earth scientist who has spent most of her professional life researching what Earth looked like through time - which forms the basis of this reference title. Alongside this, science communication is paramount to Lucia. She has authored science pieces for online magazines, has taken part in science podcasts, and runs events for young people, so she is well versed on how to discuss these complex topics with children.