Life at Extremes: Underground

Description

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the landscape hidden beneath our feet From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth's most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them? Life at Extremes: Underground explores the wonders that lie hidden beneath our feet, from burrows and caves to the rocky layers that make up the Earth itself. It looks at the unique wildlife that lives below the ground and the rich mineral resources it offers. It also uncovers how humans co-exist with the underground world, using it to build unique hideaways, homes and even whole towns. Perfect reading for budding explorers aged 9 and up. Titles in the series: Life at Extremes: Space Life at Extremes: The Poles Life at Extremes: Underground Life at Extremes: Under the Sea Contents: Inside Earth Tectonic plates Always changing Under our feet Underground caves Cave dwellers Burrows Life below ground Safe hideaways Hidden networks Underground riches Digging up the past The future Glossary Dig deeper! Index

Josy Bloggs (Author, Illustrator) Josy Bloggs is a published illustrator and author of children's non-fiction books. She has always been passionate about reading, and developed a love for books about nature and exploring the world from an early age. She loves nothing more than seeing young readers engage with the natural world through her books. Some of her published credits as an illustrator include the series Blue Worlds which explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in beautifully illustrated detail.