Earth: Our Planet in Space (Hardcover)

by Seymour Simon (Author) "You live on Earth..." (more)

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Product Description

This intimate and beautiful study of Earth investigates the relationship between our planet, the sun, and the moon. Why are there seasons on Earth? How does day pass into night? What protects the Earth from the sun's intense heat? Why is the surface of the Earth constantly changing? The informative text reveals how Earth's unique position in relation to the sun makes it the only planet where life is possible. The stunning full-color photographs will mesmerize young readers about the mysteries of space.

About the Author
Seymour Simon is a former teacher and the author of more than two hundred science books, more than half of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association. He is the recipient of many awards honoring the body of his work, among them the Washington Post -- Children's Book Guild Award; the Hope S. Dean Memorial Award, presented by the Boston Public Library; and the Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature, presented by the New York Library Association. He lives with his wife in New York.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing; Revised edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689835620
• ISBN-13: 978-0689835629
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #207,674 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid and Engaging, October 20, 2006

By	Michigan Reader "obsessedwithbooks" - See all my reviews

I found this book at the library and am considering buying a copy for my home library. The writing was on the perfect level for a K/1st-grader and the images (beautiful color images) held my and my son's interest. It is such a quality book that it seems more like a "gift" or keepsake book than something I'd find jammed on the shelf at the library. I also appreciate that it stayed away from questions of the origins and age of the earth - so regardless of a parent or educator's take on creation/evolution, this book could be used with ease and enjoyment.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars buying used? Beware!, April 11, 2006

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This review is from: Earth: Our planet in space (Hardcover)

The above review says:

"The stunning full-color photographs will mesmerize young readers about the mysteries of space.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition."

I purchased the book Earth: Our Planet in Space (used) and it is a hardcover edition but apparently not THE hardcover edition described in the above review. The book I received is filled with black and white photographs taken from space. A complete dissapointment.