Planet Earth

Discover Our Place in Space

This ultimate guide to Earth takes 7 to 9 year olds on an exploration of our planet through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information.

This spectacular reference book for kids aged 7-9 explores our home planet, Earth, and how it fits into our solar system. Be launched on a mission around our blue planet, starting with how Earth is seen from space and landing in a chapter all about the Earth's atmosphere.

This wonderful Earth book for kids offers:
  • In-depth information, backed up by space and satellite photography and fun illustrations.
  • Easy-to-digest sections about Earth, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.
  • A unique perspective, comparing Earth to other planets and looking at it from space and satellites.

Did you know that Earth's gravity is completely different than other planets in the solar system? Or that Jupiter experiences solar eclipses just like us?

Discover Earth and space in incredible detail in this STEM-friendly space encyclopedia for kids. Packed with beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, young space enthusiasts will adore this essential guide to Earth.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

If you like Planet Earth, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth’s closest neighbor with The Moon, or explore Earth’s surrounding neighbors with The Solar System.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by Shoshana Weider

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This ultimate guide to Earth takes 7 to 9 year olds on an exploration of our planet through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information.

This spectacular reference book for kids aged 7-9 explores our home planet, Earth, and how it fits into our solar system. Be launched on a mission around our blue planet, starting with how Earth is seen from space and landing in a chapter all about the Earth's atmosphere.

This wonderful Earth book for kids offers:
  • In-depth information, backed up by space and satellite photography and fun illustrations.
  • Easy-to-digest sections about Earth, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.
  • A unique perspective, comparing Earth to other planets and looking at it from space and satellites.

Did you know that Earth's gravity is completely different than other planets in the solar system? Or that Jupiter experiences solar eclipses just like us?

Discover Earth and space in incredible detail in this STEM-friendly space encyclopedia for kids. Packed with beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, young space enthusiasts will adore this essential guide to Earth.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

If you like Planet Earth, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth’s closest neighbor with The Moon, or explore Earth’s surrounding neighbors with The Solar System.

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DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by Shoshana Weider