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Underworld: Exploring the Secret World Beneath Your Feet, Price, Jane,
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- ISBN
- 9781894786898
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Kids CAN Press, The Limited
ISBN-10
1894786890
ISBN-13
9781894786898
eBay Product ID (ePID)
170136762
Product Key Features
Book Title
Underworld : Exploring the Secret World Beneath Your Feet
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / General, Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Business & Economics, Science & Nature / Astronomy, Transportation / General
Illustrator
Yes, Hancock, James Gulliver
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
21.8 Oz
Item Length
10.5 in
Item Width
9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
A scattershot but revealing dig beneath our planet's surface, illustrated with a mix of photos and schematic cutaways.-- Kirkus Reviews, Elementary boys will devour this nonfiction book about everything underground from tombs to cities and much more.-- Library Media Connection, Jane Price gives curious young readers a sense of realms hidden from most of us ... Photographs convey the grandeur and amazing formations of certain caves, and James Gulliver Hancock's cross-section illustration of a cave city shows how it was organized in a way no photograph could.-- The Washington Post, The informative text and illustrations are sure to hold the attention of readers and spark interest in further research of the topics.-- School Library Journal, Visual appeal, high-interest text, and a wide scope of information inspire young readers to dig deeper---literally.-- Booklist, Readers who dream of spelunking or who simply want to dive into a well (of information) will find much to ponder---bats and naked mole rats get spreads of their own, as does the curse of King Tut and the 2010 Chilean mine collapse---in this lively and accessible exploration.-- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Third Grade
Number of Volumes
0 vols.
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
624.1/9
Synopsis
With the intriguing idea of exploring what lies below the surface of the Earth as its broad theme, this fascinating book cleverly dices up the subject into small, more manageable pieces ready to be devoured by young readers, particularly boys. The basics are covered in detail, such as the physical properties of the Earth's crust (including its unusual features such as volcanoes and caves), as well as animals with underground habitats. There is a treasure trove of information on the uses humans have made of the underground --- from bunkers used during wartime, to burial sites, to the Paris Métro --- as well as possibilities for the future, even on Mars! What makes this book truly unique, however, are the less expected subjects it covers --- fully examining, for example, the subterranean city of Cappadocia, where early Christians hid from Roman soldiers; King Tut's tomb and its alleged curse; and the underground dungeons used for torture in medieval castles. This is an extraordinary resource for earth science or social sciences lessons covering any number of diverse subjects, from paleontology to archaeology, from mythology to ancient civilizations and from engineering to agriculture. The format is conducive to browsing, with every topic covered on a two-page spread. The text by Jane Price is easy to read and accessible, and engaging illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, along with many photographs, help to visualize the sometimes-complicated concepts. Boxes, fun facts and funny captions keep things lively and entertaining. A generous index helps with navigation., With the intriguing idea of exploring what lies below the surface of the Earth as its broad theme, this fascinating book cleverly dices up the subject into small, more manageable pieces ready to be devoured by young readers, particularly boys. The basics are covered in detail, such as the physical properties of the Earth's crust (including its unusual features such as volcanoes and caves), as well as animals with underground habitats. There is a treasure trove of information on the uses humans have made of the underground --- from bunkers used during wartime, to burial sites, to the Paris Metro --- as well as possibilities for the future, even on Mars What makes this book truly unique, however, are the less expected subjects it covers --- fully examining, for example, the subterranean city of Cappadocia, where early Christians hid from Roman soldiers; King Tut's tomb and its alleged curse; and the underground dungeons used for torture in medieval castles.This is an extraordinary resource for earth science or social sciences lessons covering any number of diverse subjects, from paleontology to archaeology, from mythology to ancient civilizations and from engineering to agriculture. The format is conducive to browsing, with every topic covered on a two-page spread. The text by Jane Price is easy to read and accessible, and engaging illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, along with many photographs, help to visualize the sometimes-complicated concepts. Boxes, fun facts and funny captions keep things lively and entertaining. A generous index helps with navigation., Young readers will dig deep into this compendium of all'things underground, from volcanoes and dinosaur bones to tombs, city works and buried treasure! With its fun facts, colorful sketches and amazing photographs, Underworld will make even kids with their heads in the clouds wonder what lies beneath.
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- 1***n (274)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseReceived the Hairwing & Tube Flies for Salmon & Steelhead: A Comprehensive Guide for Anglers. The book is of high quality. I'm very happy with my purchase and will continue to order from this seller. This seller has the best communications that I have ever seen in a sell. The book is at a great value. The book was as described and in excellent condition. Shipping was very fast. The appearance of the book was excellent. The item was very well packaged. Again, I will continue buy from this sell.
- a***n (201)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis seller is the gold standard of eBay. The item arrived quickly and was lovingly and thoughtfully packaged. Splendid communication made this one of the finest experiences l've had in a while. The item is exactly as described and exceeds all my expectations. The value it will bring to my life is unmeasurable, my life will be forever changed …..Thank you!
- s***a (176)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem was in very good condition as described, price was good. Shipping was delayed; I did get the book, which was shipped in USPS Bound printed matter plastic envelope, not a box. Thank you.