The Magic and Mystery of Earth

Enter the world of towering mountains, swirling storms, and deep ocean trenches for an unforgettable journey through our planet Earth.

Day turns to night, seasons shift, water moves, volcanoes erupt in a burst of fury, and animals swing and dart across the pages of this colourful book. Stunning illustrations combine with the dazzling and up-to-date photography to help young enthusiasts learn all there is to know about the place they call home. Starting at Earth's fiery core, then journeying upwards through clouds and wind before soaring over the Amazon rainforest and gliding across Earth's icy poles, readers will discover the wonders of our ever-changing planet.

The Magic and Mystery of Earth takes children on an exciting round-the-world adventure, where they can uncover Earth's inner workings, explore vibrant habitats, meet the incredible plants and animals that live there, and learn how to protect our planet from today's challenges. This book is perfect for budding geologists, geographers, environmentalists, and all-round planet Earth enthusiasts everywhere.

About the author

Jason Bittel, illustrated by Claire McElfatrick

Product details

• Authors: Jason Bittel, DK
• Assisted by: Claire McElfatrick (Illustration)
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 02.04.2026
• EAN: 9780241772157
• ISBN: 978-0-241-77215-7
• Series: The Magic and Mystery of the Natural World
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Discoveries, Educational: Geography, Natural history (Children's/Teenage), Educational: Earth sciences