Overview : a new way of seeing Earth
A collection of satellite images of Earth.
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- ISBN: 9781984832023
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Physical Description
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149 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm - Edition First edition.
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2019.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographic references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | An amazing Earth. A planet of wonders -- A planet that is alive -- A planet of peril -- An amazing Earth and us. A planet that feeds us -- A planet that provides for us -- A planet we move around -- A planet we call home -- A planet we change -- A planet of marvels. |
Target Audience Note: | Age 8-12. Grade 4 to 6. |
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Overview, Young Explorer's Edition : A New Way of Seeing Earth
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Summary
Overview, Young Explorer's Edition : A New Way of Seeing Earth
Discover Earth as you've never seen it before, in this stunning and unique collection of satellite images that offer an unexpected look at our planet. A perfect gift for young National Geographic fans and atlas enthusiasts! When astronauts look down at our planet and see its vibrant surface shining against the blackness of space, they experience the Overview Effect--a sense of awe, an awareness that everything is interconnected, and an overwhelming desire to take care of our one and only home. Overview- Young Explorer's Edition , newly adapted for young readers from the adult book Overview , captures this sense of wonder and shares it with readers without having to leave the ground. Extraordinary aerial photographs reveal Earth's natural beauty and show the surprising, fascinating, and destructive ways humans have impacted our environment. This eye-opening visual journey will forever change the way we see our home planet.