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Reviewed on August 1, 2001
Gr 9-Up These updates of earlier books combine meaty surveys of their respective topics with dazzling, well-conceived illustrations. Each one is written by a single, reputable author, and divided into 50 to 60 topical sections. In Planet Earth (earlier title: Earth [1992; o.p.]), Elsom discusses our planet's physical structures, with special reference to the biosphere's effects particularly, changes wrought by humans. Ronan's tour of The Universe (originally: Natural History of the Universe [1991]) includes stopovers at major components of the solar system; a look at the chemical processes necessary for life (as we...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
