How the Earth was created? Why lightning strikes? What plants are poisonous? What causes earthquakes? Which animal is smartest? Or how the Galapagos Islands came to be? The How It Works Book of Incredible Earth provides answers to all these questions and more as it takes you on a thrilling journey through everything you need to know about the world we live in. Covering the scientific explanations behind weather phenomena, plant life, extreme landscapes and volatile volcanoes, as well as the amazing creatures found throughout the animal kingdom, there is something for everyone to learn about and enjoy. Featuring: Incredible story of Earth - Learn the fascinating history behind our amazing planet. 50 amazing facts about weather - We answer your burning questions about the incredible variety and awesome power of climactic phenomena. Wonders of Yellowstone National Park - Wild beasts, 30-metre high geysers and a supervolcano that could destroy America. The animal kingdom - Find out why our family tree is a lot stranger than you might first think.
Welcome to HOW IT WORKS BOOK OF INCREDIBLE EARTH
NCREDIBLE STORY OF EARTH • Ancient and teeming with life, Earth is a truly amazing planet, with a fascinating tale to tell…
Supercontinent developmen • Where did the earliest landmasses come from and how did they change over time?
50 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT THE WEATHER • We answer your burning questions about the incredible variety and awesome power of the planet’s most intriguing climatic phenomena
Where does acid rain come from? • We’ve all seen the effects of acid rain on limestone statues, but how does this damaging substance form?
The smell of rain • Find out why precipitation creates a distinctive aroma that’s the same all over the world
Global wind patterns • Wind paths, ocean currents and even airplanes are governed by the same invisible force
La Niña explained • How this Pacific Ocean phenomenon is responsible for weather extremes
What are jumping sundogs? • Discover how ice crystals cause this weird weather phenomenon
Why cities are hotter than the countryside • The effect that causes rising urban temperatures
How do jet streams work? • They’re a vital component in regulating global weather, but what do jet streams actually do?
The sulphur cycle • Always mixing and mingling, sulphur is an element that really likes to get around
Cave weather • Explore one of China’s most stunning cave systems to learn why it has developed its own microclimate
Predicting the weather • Discover the method that helps us prepare for the elements, come rain or shine
Lightning • Capable of breaking down the resistance of air, lightning is a highly visible discharge of electricity capable of great levels of destruction. But how is it formed?
Lightning types • Far from uniform, lightning is an unpredictable phenomenon
Lightning hotspots • A look at some of the most dangerous places to be when lightning strikes
What are the chances? • The odds of being hit by lightning aren’t as slim as you think…
What happens when you get struck by lightning? • The parts of the body that feel the effect if struck by lightning
Firestorms • From tornado-force winds to superhot flames, dare you discover nature’s most violent infernos?
How plants work • Could you stay put in your birthplace for hundreds of years, surviving off whatever happens to be around?
See the leaves for the trees • Yew willow become an expert at identifying leaves with our handy guide
Why do flowers smell? • Scents take a lot of effort to make, but they ensure the next generation
What are orchids? • Discover why they’re unlike other flowers
How the Venus flytrap...
