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Forbes, Scott

How to Make a Planet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Earth

64 pp. | Kids Can | March, 2014 | Library ISBN 978-1-894786-88-1 $17.95
(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Jean Camden. In this survey of planetary science, Forbes starts with the origins of the universe and basic matter, then moves on to the formation of stars and planets, with special attention to Earth's interior, atmosphere, plate tectonics, and origins of life. Brief coverage of a host of topics is delivered in short paragraphs and factual asides. Lighthearted cartoons accompany the text. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

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