
This captivating nonfiction book for ages 4-11 tackles Earth science through a series of 33 imaginative 'what if' questions, such as 'What if the Earth's core was made of polystyrene?' or 'What if every tree vanished overnight?' Author Emma Young combines humor with solid scientific explanations, making complex topics accessible and fun. Filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations, it's designed to draw in even reluctant readers and spark curiosity about geology, climate, and the environment. It's perfect for dipping into or reading cover-to-cover, encouraging children to think about our planet in new and exciting ways.
What if the Earth's core was made of polystyrene? Or every tree vanished overnight? Or all the spiders in the Amazon were dropped on Europe? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young! Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and countries to climate. However, this isn't another dry textbook. You'll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about our planet in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that you'll be racing to share with your friends and family. The pages are filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustration, which makes this Earth book unlike any you've read before. Even reluctant readers will find this book irresistible to dip into to find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this a perfect gift for any child.