An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from
reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water--from the New York
Times bestselling author of Women in Science. Making earth science accessible
and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of
Planet Earth explains how our planet works--and how we can protect it--from its
diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the
importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and
nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to
our amazing home.