Publisher's Blurb:
See below the surface of Earth and discover the secrets that lie beneath our feet.
Illustrator and Geodynamicist Dr Lucia Perez-Diaz offers insight into her fascinating field, aided by her own beautiful illustrations and narrative text. Perfect for ages 7+, discover the past, present, and future of the Earth - how it once looked, how tectonic plates work.
Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz offers budding young Earth scientists everything they need to decode the
puzzle that is planet Earth. On a journey like no other, readers will learn what our planet was once
like, how and why it has changed, and what the future may hold. They will adventure over
towering mountains to learn about our landscapes and unlock clues to Earth’s long history.
Unearth the answers to these fascinating questions: why do volcanoes erupt? What causes
earthquakes? Why do we have continents?
Following the science teaching technique of Ask, Observe, Explain, and Understand, How the
Earth Works digs into all that happens beneath our feet in an accessible and intriguing manner.
The pages of this book are charged with Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz’s passion and expertise, as she helps
us to explore the inner workings of our planet.
Filled with dynamic illustrations, this fantastic book takes on plate tectonics in a digestible and
adventurous way that readers absolutely don’t want to miss! This is the perfect book for curious
children with an interest in the planet they live on and the world around them.
My thoughts:
A beautiful, fact-filled volume answering questions in a detailed but accessible way that will satisfy the most curious of young minds! This is a beautifully illustrated compendium of geology and geographical facts that answers questions about the Earth's history, workings and future. A lovely addition to bookshelves at home or in schools.
About the author & illustrator
Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz is an Earth scientist, as well as talented illustrator and author. She has spent most of her professional life researching what Earth looked like through time – which forms the basis of this reference title.
Alongside this, sharing her love and knowledge of science is paramount to Lucía. She has authored science pieces for online magazines, has taken part in science podcasts, and runs events for young people.
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World Book Day Event:
Meet the author herself at Blackwells in Oxford this World Book DAy: get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-book-day-dr-lucia-perez-diaz-how-the-earth-works-tickets-1145503675329
Review and post by Rich Simpson (@richreadalot) March 2025. Book published by Dorling Kindersley, 3rd March 2025. My thanks to Natasha for the copy for review purposes.
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