Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth

Author DK
Hardcover
$21.99 US
On sale May 20, 2025 | 192 Pages | 9780593969052
A FACT-PACKED ADVENTURE AROUND OUR PLANET

Become an expert on planet Earth through fun facts and figures!

From creepy crawlies to giant trees and everything in between, boost your knowledge about nature with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.
Stunning full-page artworks, photographs, and fun graphics immerse you in the wonders of our world. Learn all about rocks, minerals, rivers, oceans, plants, forests, and more. Every page is packed with jaw-dropping numerical facts and stats that will have you memorizing them in no time. You'll get the figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains, the migration of animals big and small, and much more. Did you know that a snail can have up to 12,000 teeth? That 2,000 new plant species are discovered every year? Or that the charge carried by a bolt of lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun, at 30,000°C (54,000°F)? As you number-crunch your way around the world, you'll discover a range of amazing facts – from the smallest, biggest, and fastest animals to the immensity of oceans, rivers, volcanoes and forests.
This fantastic book is a treasure trove of data filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about our planet!
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. 

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A FACT-PACKED ADVENTURE AROUND OUR PLANET

Become an expert on planet Earth through fun facts and figures!

From creepy crawlies to giant trees and everything in between, boost your knowledge about nature with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.
Stunning full-page artworks, photographs, and fun graphics immerse you in the wonders of our world. Learn all about rocks, minerals, rivers, oceans, plants, forests, and more. Every page is packed with jaw-dropping numerical facts and stats that will have you memorizing them in no time. You'll get the figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains, the migration of animals big and small, and much more. Did you know that a snail can have up to 12,000 teeth? That 2,000 new plant species are discovered every year? Or that the charge carried by a bolt of lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun, at 30,000°C (54,000°F)? As you number-crunch your way around the world, you'll discover a range of amazing facts – from the smallest, biggest, and fastest animals to the immensity of oceans, rivers, volcanoes and forests.
This fantastic book is a treasure trove of data filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about our planet!

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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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