What on Earth S.
3 total works
This is an invaluable introduction to volcanoes, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject including what a volcano is; where volcanoes are found; what kinds of eruptions there are; what animals and plants live around volcanoes; and much more. The title offers an in-depth exploration of the natural world stressing environmental issues. Each spread is headed with a question which is answered in the main text. Each spread has a fact box, which highlights key concepts relating to the main theme. Full-colour illustrations and photographs bring the subject to life. It also contains an 'Amazing Facts' section, a glossary to explain new words used in the main text, an index, and questions and answers that refer the reader back to the text.
The book provides an overview of the subject, including what a rainforest is; where rainforests are found; what kinds of rainforests there are; what animals and plants live there; the people who live in the rainforest; why the rainforests are under threat, and much more. Each spread has a fact box, highlighting key concepts relating to the main theme. Full colour illustrations and photographs bring the subject to life.
This book provides an overview of the subject, which includes, what a desert is; where deserts are found; what kind of desert there are; what animals and plants live there and how they have adapted to suit the extreme conditions; how people survive in the desert; what resources can be found there, and much more. Each spread is headed with a question which is answered in the main text. Each spread has a fact box, which highlights key concepts relating the main theme. Full colour illustrations and photographs bring the subject to life. This work also contains an 'Amazing Facts' section; a glossary to explain new words used in the main text; an index, and questions and answers that refer the reader back to the text. It fits into National curriculum (KS2 5)'Living things in their environment', also fits in with the QCA scheme of work for science. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.