{"product_id":"the-wondrous-workings-of-planet-earth-understanding-our-world-and-its-ecosystems","title":"The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRACHEL IGNOTOFSKY is a \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-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 the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \n\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eScience Friday\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBrain Pickings\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eWomen in Science, Women in Sports, \u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eI Love Science.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"More than informative, this ecological adventure calls for action.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Delightfully entertaining . . . the book makes science both accessible and appealing.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003eCool Hunting\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Megan Watzke and Kim Arcand\u003c\/b\u003e, authors of \n\u003ci\u003eMagnitude: The Scale of the Universe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Laurie Winkless\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \n\u003ci\u003eScience and the City\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Full of fun facts, quirky humor, and gorgeous illustrations, this is an accessible and richly informative book about a timely and important subject.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Kate Moore\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Radium Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An essential book for every kid who is curious about science, nature, and how the world works.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e-Andrea Beaty\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \n\u003ci\u003eAda Twist, Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eRosie Revere, Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This is an ambitious and informative book that is also great fun. It is visually stunning, a real pleasure to read, and well worth exploring.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Tristan Gooley\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Rachel Ignotofsky's latest book is a marvelous tribute to its namesake, planet earth. Together with delightful hand-drawn illustrations, Ignotofsky presents an informative text packed with interesting facts and curiosities about the diverse ecosystems that span the globe. The book is at once awestruck and awe-inspiring, managing to balance admiration for the natural world with passionate pleas for its protection, and is sure to captivate nature- and science-loving readers within and beyond its intended age range.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Kelsey Oseid\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \n\u003ci\u003eWhales\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eWhat We See in the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"This book is a delight. It is filled to the brim with wonderful facts and diagrams, covering the flora and fauna of ecosystems from around the world, the cycles of nature, and our role in protecting our planet. The stunning illustrations make each page a true work of art. A joy to read.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Owen Davey\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \n\u003ci\u003eBonkers About Beetles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water--from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWomen in Science\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth\u003c\/i\u003e explains how our planet works--and how we can protect it--from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/15\/2018 (EAN 9780399580413, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ignotofsky, Rachel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ten Speed Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2018-09-18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult Nonfiction|Science \u0026amp; Nature|Environmental Science \u0026amp; Ecosystems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Biotic communities|History|Ecology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.7 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780399580413\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780399580413\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ten Speed Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154492915990,"sku":"SP-9780399580413","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780399580413_spiral.png?v=1774947207","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-wondrous-workings-of-planet-earth-understanding-our-world-and-its-ecosystems","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}