Book
Our world by the numbers / Steve Jenkins.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063315716
- ISBN: 0063315718
- Physical Description: 161 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A book of infographics"--Cover. "Our world by the numbers copyright ©2024 by Robin Page."--Colophon. Some of the information was previously published under different titles in the series By the numbers by Steve Jenkins. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-159, 161). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Solar system -- Planet Earth -- History of the Earth -- One day on Earth -- Creatures on Earth -- Disasters on Earth -- Future of the Earth. |
| Summary, etc.: | "With his signature style, Steve Jenkins uses engaging graphics and visual literacy to convey scientific facts and concepts, making them accessible for all kinds of readers. In Our World: By the Numbers readers will learn about the complex and wonderful place we call home. This book opens wide on the solar system and then zooms in on planet Earth--its history, its creatures, its climate, and its future. Discover some of the most fascinating aspects of our world through astonishing numbers: the stretch of time from Earth's formation to the present, how often lightning strikes in one day, the temperature at the center of the sun, what percentage of Earth's land is covered in deserts or forests or cities, and so much more. This compendium is ideal for curious young readers, with fact-packed and image-driven pages detailing the astonishing phenomena that make our universe such an incredible place to live."--Provided by publisher. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 6-10. Clarion Books. |
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| Genre: | Infographics. Informational works. Illustrated works. |
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Available copies
- 4 of 6 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Mark Twain Library Association - Redding.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Library Association - Redding | JNF 550 Jenkins (Text) | 33620153774639 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
