Planet Earth and the Universe (Knowledge Quest) Book

There are 100 quizzes of 10 questions each, graded and colour-coded for difficulty. You can use these to test what you already know about the Earth and the Universe but they will also lead you into finding out more about the subject, as each question is accompanied by a cross-reference to the relevant pages in the reference section. These pages give you the answer to the question plus masses of other interesting information on the topic. There's also a quick answer section at the back of the book with a blank question and answer sheet. The core reference section is packed with facts on space, the Solar System and Earth's physical geography and climate. Find out how to identify different planets, stars and galaxies; learn how rivers, islands and mountains are formed; explore incredible land formations from caves to earth pillars; and marvel at Earth's incredible powers of devastation in landslides, floods and monsoons. You can either use this book as a straightforward reference source or if you simply want to browse, you will find that each fascinating piece of information leads you on to discover another and another and another...Read More