Don’t Know Much about the Planet Earth

Don’t Know Much about the Planet Earth by Kenneth C. Davis is a First Edition published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2001. This 144-page book invites readers on an engaging journey around the globe, addressing intriguing questions about our planet, such as whether sleeping volcanoes snore and the true nature of the Dead Sea. With a blend of humor and informative anecdotes, Davis presents geographical facts in a lively manner, making the subject accessible and enjoyable for readers.
In this book, readers will encounter a variety of topics related to Earth sciences, including notable places and fascinating trivia. The narrative is enriched with humorous illustrations and captivating stories that bring geography to life, from the longest river to the tallest waterfall. Davis’s engaging style aims to make learning about the world both fun and informative, appealing to those interested in science and nature, as well as games and activities that stimulate curiosity about our planet.
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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(R) Geography to a new audience. He makes it fun to learn more about this incredible planet we call home.
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