Staff Pick
Explore our planet with this beautifully illustrated guide from the author and illustrator of Women in Science and Women in Sports. Readers will travel the globe to learn about ecosystems, the animals that live there, and how they interact. It is both fun and educational! Recommended By Jennifer H., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
An illustrated journey through the world's ecosystems that chronicles the plants and animals that live there and explains how they — and planet Earth — work, from the New York Times best-selling author of Women in Science, for ages 10 and up.
Combining art and science in one highly covetable package, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth is an illustrated tour of the planet that reveals ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to ponds, backyard gardens, and even a drop of water. Through exquisite drawings, maps, and infographics, New York Times best-selling author Rachel Ignotofsky makes earth science accessible and entertaining, explaining how our planet works, from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the carbon cycle, weather cycles, and more. Perfect for nature-loving readers ages 10 and up, this is an utterly charming and educational guide to the world we live in.
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“Full of fun facts, quirky humor, and gorgeous illustrations, this is an accessible and richly informative book about a timely and important subject.” Kate Moore, New York Times best-selling author of The Radium Girls
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“Swim through the art on each page of this book, while soaking up the science. Rachel Ignotofsky brilliantly uses her skills to create the ultimate illustrated story of life on Earth, delivering another blow to the misconception that art and science occupy separate realms. This book is a delight.” Megan Watzke and Kim Arcand, authors of Magnitude: The Scale of the Universe
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“This fantastic book combines Rachel Ignotofsky’s instantly-recognizable illustrations with her passion for knowledge. While, on first glance, it may not look like a science book, it is absolutely jam-packed with fascinating, well-researched information. The format is great, too — each section stands on its own merit, but Rachel carefully and seamlessly intertwines them, weaving together the complex tale of life on Earth. The result is a very beautiful scientific treasure trove for anyone interested in the world’s ecosystems.” Laurie Winkless, author of Science and the City
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“More than informative, this ecological adventure calls for action.” Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
RACHEL IGNOTOFSKY is a New York Times-bestselling author, illustrator, designer. She graduated from Tyler School of Art’s graphic design program and formerly worked as a senior designer and illustrator at Hallmark Greetings. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as Babble, the Huffington Post, Scientific American, and Buzzfeed. She is the author of The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, Women in Science, Women in Sports, and I Love Science.