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K-3Explorers series.
After an introduction, crowded double-page spreads explore our planet. Captioned photos and digital illustrations support the text (which appears in short paragraphs all over the pages) as it describes the sun and moon's effects on Earth; its composition, landscape, and habitats; and people’s impact on the planet. Icons intended to link common themes throughout the book can be more confusing than helpful. Ind.