歡迎來到一個與眾不同的星球。地球由大約 4000 種礦物組成，並被廣闊的海洋覆蓋，是世界上獨一無二的生命棲息地。
追溯地球的故事，數十億年前元素碰撞形成一顆開始繞太陽運行的岩石行星。地球揭示了形成山脈、火山、大河、峽谷等的動態過程。
它展示了從珠穆朗瑪峰到馬裡亞納海溝的景觀，以及大峽谷和加拉巴哥群島等自然奇觀。
這本綜合性的書籍解釋了簡單的海洋生物如何進化成千變萬化的八百萬種物種，並揭示了持續塑造大陸的動態過程。
它也揭示了人類人口對景觀和氣候的影響，並解釋了我們如何發揮作用來保護我們脆弱的生態系統。
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"Some books appeal only to the intellect, but this one is a delight for the senses as well... a classic." (Times Educational Supplement)
Welcome to a planet like no other. Composed of around 4000 minerals and blanketed with vast oceans, the Earth is unique in hosting an abundance of life.
Follow Earth’s story as elements collided billions of years ago to form a rocky planet that began to orbit the Sun. Earth reveals the dynamic process that formed mountains, volcanoes, vast rivers, canyons, and more. It showcases features from Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench, as well as natural wonders including the Grand Canyon and Galapagos Islands.
This comprehensive volume explains how simple sea-dwelling organisms evolved into a kaleidoscopic array of eight million species and reveals the dynamic processes that continue to shape continents. It also reveals the effect of human populations on landscapes and climates and explains how we can all play a part in caring for our fragile ecosystem.
For both geography students and everyone who cares about the planet, Earth is an essential addition to the home library.
