The Third Planet: Exploring the Earth from Space

The award-winning science writing team of Sally Ride and Tam O'Shaughnessy take on the Earth in this beautiful book. Packed with full-color photographs of the Earth from space, this new edition explores everything that makes our home planet such a special member of the Solar System. The book details natural features like volcanoes, glaciers, and hurricanes, and also the effects of humans: dams, rainforest destruction, and city lights around the globe at night. For a unique and thorough perspective on the third planet from the sun, check this book out.Written especially for readers ages 9–13, but a fascinating guide to our planet for readers of all ages.Winner of the American Institute of Physics Children's Science Writing AwardParent's Choice Honor Book for Illustrations