A single-volume reference about the Earth revealing the latest research on fragile ecosystems and climate shift, and engaging young readers with riveting information, eye-catching illustrations, and peerless National Geographic photography.

"As you read these pages, you'll speed through the 13.7 billion years that went into making the incredible, life-sustaining, one-in-a-billion planet we call home. You'll also learn about some of the amazing stuff that came about along the way: exploding supergiant stars, gassy planet burps, massive millipedes, ferocious dinosaurs and even a meteoric extinction. Are your ready? Let's get cooking!"--The publisher's description.

Introduces young readers to life on earth, from amoebas to dinosaurs and small mammals.

Discusses earthquakes, volcanoes, continental drift, fossils, minerals, climate, deserts, lakes, rivers, oceans, mountains, and glaciers

Introduces the planet's climate and geography, discussing topics including the water cycle, earthquakes, and natural resources, and provides instructions for creating simple projects.

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the planet Earth, including fossils, rocks, minerals, glaciers, volcanoes, faults, stalagmites, stalactites, and more.