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The Magic and Mystery of Earth

Explore the Incredible Place We Call Home

Illustrated by Claire McElfatrick
Hardcover
9"W x 11"H | 20 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Apr 07, 2026 | 64 Pages | 9798217134113
Age 7-9 years

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


Day turns to night, plants flourish and then wither away, volcanoes erupt, and rainbows stretch across the pages of this colorful book. Stunning illustrations are combined 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, rain, and wind before soaring over the Amazon rainforest and gliding across Earth’s icy poles, readers will discover the extraordinary 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 finally, learn how to protect our planet from today’s challenges. Filled with facts and fun, this book presents a beautiful and new take on our Earth and is perfect for budding geologists, geographers, environmentalists, and all-round planet Earth enthusiasts everywhere.
Claire McElfatrick is a freelance artist. Her beautiful hand-drawn and collaged illustrations are inspired by her home in rural England. Claire has illustrated all the other books in this series: The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, The Extraordinary World of Birds, The Frozen Worlds, and Prehistoric Worlds.
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About

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


Day turns to night, plants flourish and then wither away, volcanoes erupt, and rainbows stretch across the pages of this colorful book. Stunning illustrations are combined 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, rain, and wind before soaring over the Amazon rainforest and gliding across Earth’s icy poles, readers will discover the extraordinary 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 finally, learn how to protect our planet from today’s challenges. Filled with facts and fun, this book presents a beautiful and new take on our Earth and is perfect for budding geologists, geographers, environmentalists, and all-round planet Earth enthusiasts everywhere.

Creators

Claire McElfatrick is a freelance artist. Her beautiful hand-drawn and collaged illustrations are inspired by her home in rural England. Claire has illustrated all the other books in this series: The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, The Extraordinary World of Birds, The Frozen Worlds, and Prehistoric Worlds.

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