Don’t Know Much About Planet Earth
Don’t Know Much About Planet Earth by Kenneth C. Davis, published by Harper Collins on July 24, 2001, is a 144-page exploration of our planet designed for young readers. This book presents a series of intriguing questions about Earth, such as whether sleeping volcanoes snore and if the Dead Sea is truly dead. Kenneth C. Davis employs an engaging and humorous style to make learning about geography enjoyable and accessible.
Readers will find a wealth of fascinating anecdotes and notable quotes from world travelers, which enrich the narrative. The book covers a variety of topics within Earth sciences, including unique geographical features and cultural insights. With its blend of humor and informative content, this edition aims to spark curiosity about the world, making complex facts about animals, places, and natural phenomena engaging for children.
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- Do sleeping volcanoes snore? (see page 12)
- Is the Dead Sea dead? (see page 21)
- How icy is Iceland? (see page 78)
Join best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis on an entertaining trek across the globe as he answers some big questions about the world in the amusing style that has won millions of readers.
With fascinating anecdotes about the world’s most unusual places and notable quotes from world travelers throughout history, Davis leads you to the longest river, coldest desert, tallest waterfall, most powerful volcanic eruption, and much more. Humorous illustrations and amazing stories make the “boring” facts of geography come to life as you read about Marco Polo’s adventures in China and discover that people in Latin America speak Spanish and Portuguese — not Latin at all!
Kenneth C. Davis brings the verve of his popular best-seller Don’t Know Much About® Geography to a new audience. He makes it fun to learn more about this incredible planet we call home.
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