This series examines the diversity of our world, covering human and physical geography as well as natural history. The series is designed to provide background reading for GCSE studies and Standard Grade in Scotland. This particular book examines how the Earth began, looking closely at the Big Bang Theory. It describes how the earth evolved and how living things emerged. The Earth is examined in relation to the sun and moon, which affect our climate and tidal patterns. It goes on to examine the other planets in the solar system, describing their differing features. There is a chapter on particles in space, meteorites and asteroids. The book concludes by looking at life beyond our solar system; the stars, the Milky Way and the many puzzling space phenomena. David Lambert's previous books include "Polar Regions", "Seas and Oceans", "Grasslands" and "The Solar System".
- ISBN10 0850789451
- ISBN13 9780850789454
- Publish Date 11 March 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 48
- Language English