Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth

Author DK
Hardcover
$21.99 US
8.81"W x 11.13"H x 0.73"D  
On sale May 20, 2025 | 192 Pages | 9780593969052
Grades 6-8

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Learn about everything on planet Earth with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12!

Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around our incredible planet. From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, learn all about planet Earth with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers.

Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains, and wild weathers. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the planet, discovering everything about world's biggest oceans, rivers, and mountains.

This Earth book of fantastic figures offers:
  • More than 1,000 astonishing Earth facts for children aged 9-12.
  • Different topics divided by 5 chapters that explore the planet.
  • Eye-catching double page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.
  • Fun and surprising information on more than 80 topics to engage children in the world around them.

This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the planet, with full-page photographs and fun, colorful images, wacky fact-bites, and funky figures to become an animal expert!

More in the series

Our World in Numbers explores figures and number-based facts through exciting topics, vibrant photos and exciting graphics. If you liked Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth, why not try Our World in Numbers: Animals, and learn about the animal kingdom, or Our World in Numbers: Dinosaurs, and discover the prehistoric world.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK
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Learn about everything on planet Earth with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12!

Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around our incredible planet. From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, learn all about planet Earth with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers.

Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains, and wild weathers. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the planet, discovering everything about world's biggest oceans, rivers, and mountains.

This Earth book of fantastic figures offers:
  • More than 1,000 astonishing Earth facts for children aged 9-12.
  • Different topics divided by 5 chapters that explore the planet.
  • Eye-catching double page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.
  • Fun and surprising information on more than 80 topics to engage children in the world around them.

This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the planet, with full-page photographs and fun, colorful images, wacky fact-bites, and funky figures to become an animal expert!

More in the series

Our World in Numbers explores figures and number-based facts through exciting topics, vibrant photos and exciting graphics. If you liked Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth, why not try Our World in Numbers: Animals, and learn about the animal kingdom, or Our World in Numbers: Dinosaurs, and discover the prehistoric world.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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