an encyclopedia of fantastic facts Potter, William; Williamson, Alicia; Mead, Richard Potter, William, 1964- creator author aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Williamson, Alicia author http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Mead, Richard author http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut text Informational works Documents d'information nyu 2025 2025 First American edition. monographic eng

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192 pages colour illustrations 29 cm. Become an expert on planet Earth through fun facts and figures! From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, boost your knowledge about our amazing planet with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers. Stunning artworks, photographs, and fun graphics immerse you in the wonders of our world. Learn all about rocks, rivers, oceans, plants, forests, and more. Every page is packed with jaw-dropping numerical facts and stats that will have you memorizing them in no time. You'll get the figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains, wild weather, and much more. Did you know that 2,000 new plant species are discovered every year? Or that the charge carried by a bolt of lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun, at 30,000C (54,000F)? As you number-crunch your way around the world, you'll discover a range of amazing facts - from corals and crystals to the immensity of oceans, rivers, volcanoes, and forests. This fantastic book is a treasure trove of data, filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about our planet! Third planet from the sun -- Rocky planet -- Blue planet -- Changing planet -- Living planet -- Human planet. juvenile Includes index. Curiosities and wonders Earth (Planet) Juvenile literature Earth (Planet) Miscellanea QB631.4 .P67 2025 REF 510 P86o 2025 0593969057 9780241738634 2025414497 CHILD 250409 20260803094257.0 in00024301159 eng