About the Book What if we could open up our planet and look inside? From its red-hot core to the highest mountain peak, see Earth as you've never seen it before, in a colorful introduction to the powerful forces shaping our home. "A smooth initiation into earth science".--"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books". Full color. Book Synopsis A basic and enjoyable introduction to our planet from Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons!What if we could open up our planet and look inside? From its red-hot core to the highest mountain peak, come see the ins and outs of Earth as you've never seen them before in a colorful introduction to the powerful forces shaping our home.With detailed illustrations and diagrams, Gail Gibbons offers a classroom-ready nonfiction picture book that makes complex scientific concepts understandable and entertaining for young readers. From the Back Cover What if we could open up our planet and look inside? From its red-hot core to the highest mountain peak, come see Earth as you've never seen it before in a colorful introduction to the powerful forces shaping our home. Review Quotes "Will help clarify the concepts for the young learners."--" Booklist""A smooth initiation into earth science."--" Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books"