Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Cameron Walker is a writer based in California. Her journalism, essays, and fiction have appeared in publications including The New York Times, Orion, Nature, Terrain.org, and The Last Word On Nothing. She is the author of National Monuments of the U.S.A. (a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year) and of the short story collection How to Capture Carbon.
Thomas Baas a French illustrator originally from Strasbourg, now living in Paris. He studied at the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs and has published books with Actes Sud Junior, Gallimard and Albin Michel Jeunesse.
Journey into the four elemental forces that have shaped our world and define our future – perfect for curious young readers.
Earth, Wind, Fire, Water blends science, history and culture in an accessible and awe‑inspiring exploration of how these ancient forces connect every part of life on Earth.
As you move from Earth to Wind to Fire to Water, you’ll explore:
- Earth: dig deep into geology, fossils, minerals and the treasures beneath our feet, from soil health and the nitrogen cycle to the building blocks of life.
- Wind: discover the secrets of our atmosphere from the gases that sustain us to the layers of air above our heads and the global weather systems that create clouds, storms and lightning.
- Fire: journey to the Earth’s fiery core and the sun’s life‑giving heat, uncovering how fire forged landscapes and transformed human civilisation.
- Water: follow the miraculous water cycle, the moon‑driven tides, the power of glaciers, and the vast diversity of rivers, seas, and oceans that make Earth habitable.
Every page is brought to life by captivating illustrations and compelling facts that reveal the power of our natural world. The cover is complete with gorgeous foil finishes, perfect for gifting to curious children.
This is an inspiring call for future generations to understand the elements that sustain us and to protect the planet we all share.
Earth, Wind, Fire, Water is a dazzlingly illustrated exploration of the four elements that shape our planet, revealing the science and stories behind nature’s forces and how they sustain life and shape our future.
INTRODUCTION
EARTH
Layers of the Earth
Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes
Rocks
Minerals and Metals
Fossils
Caves
Life Underground
WIND
Layers of the Atmosphere
How the Wind Blows
Measuring the Wind
Travelling by Wind
Mighty Winds
Wind Power
Winds of Change
FIRE
What is Fire?
How Did the First Fires Start?
Living With Fire
People and Fire
Fire Through History
Fire and Nature
Unusual Fires
Energy of the Future
WATER
Close-up on Water
Water Cycle
Oceans and Seas
Layers of the Ocean
Shore Thing
Making Waves
Freshwater Favourites
Water and Daily Life
GLOSSARY
INDEX
An inspiring first introduction to the four elements that blends science, geography, history and culture.
Journey into the four elemental forces that have shaped our world and define our future – perfect for curious young readers.
Earth, Wind, Fire, Water blends science, history and culture in an accessible and awe‑inspiring exploration of how these ancient forces connect every part of life on Earth.
As you move from Earth to Wind to Fire to Water, you’ll explore:
- Earth: dig deep into geology, fossils, minerals and the treasures beneath our feet, from soil health and the nitrogen cycle to the building blocks of life.
- Wind: discover the secrets of our atmosphere from the gases that sustain us to the layers of air above our heads and the global weather systems that create clouds, storms and lightning.
- Fire: journey to the Earth’s fiery core and the sun’s life‑giving heat, uncovering how fire forged landscapes and transformed human civilisation.
- Water: follow the miraculous water cycle, the moon‑driven tides, the power of glaciers, and the vast diversity of rivers, seas, and oceans that make Earth habitable.
Every page is brought to life by captivating illustrations and compelling facts that reveal the power of our natural world. The cover is complete with gorgeous foil finishes, perfect for gifting to curious children.
This is an inspiring call for future generations to understand the elements that sustain us and to protect the planet we all share.
Earth, Wind, Fire, Water is a dazzlingly illustrated exploration of the four elements that shape our planet, revealing the science and stories behind nature’s forces and how they sustain life and shape our future.
INTRODUCTION
EARTH
Layers of the Earth
Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes
Rocks
Minerals and Metals
Fossils
Caves
Life Underground
WIND
Layers of the Atmosphere
How the Wind Blows
Measuring the Wind
Travelling by Wind
Mighty Winds
Wind Power
Winds of Change
FIRE
What is Fire?
How Did the First Fires Start?
Living With Fire
People and Fire
Fire Through History
Fire and Nature
Unusual Fires
Energy of the Future
WATER
Close-up on Water
Water Cycle
Oceans and Seas
Layers of the Ocean
Shore Thing
Making Waves
Freshwater Favourites
Water and Daily Life
GLOSSARY
INDEX
An inspiring first introduction to the four elements that blends science, geography, history and culture.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Cameron Walker is a writer based in California. Her journalism, essays, and fiction have appeared in publications including The New York Times, Orion, Nature, Terrain.org, and The Last Word On Nothing. She is the author of National Monuments of the U.S.A. (a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year) and of the short story collection How to Capture Carbon.
Thomas Baas a French illustrator originally from Strasbourg, now living in Paris. He studied at the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs and has published books with Actes Sud Junior, Gallimard and Albin Michel Jeunesse.