How to make a planet : a step-by-step guide to building the Earth Cover Image

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How to make a planet : a step-by-step guide to building the Earth / written by Scott Forbes ; illustrated by Jean Camden.

Forbes, Scott, (author.). Camden, Jean, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"As you read these pages, you'll speed through the 13.7 billion years that went into making the incredible, life-sustaining, one-in-a-billion planet we call home. You'll also learn about some of the amazing stuff that came about along the way: exploding supergiant stars, gassy planet burps, massive millipedes, ferocious dinosaurs and even a meteoric extinction. Are your ready? Let's get cooking!"--From the publisher's description.

Record details

ISBN: 9781894786881 (bound)
ISBN: 1894786882 (bound)
Physical Description: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Edition: Kids Can Press edition
Publisher: Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2014.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally published: Sydney : WeldonOwen, ©2012. Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	So, you want to make a planet? -- Way to go! -- Step 1: begin with a bang! -- Step 2: start your clocks -- Step 3: bring on the stars -- Step 4: whip up some planets -- Step 5: bake to perfection -- Step 6: add a little atmosphere -- Step 7: shift and shape -- Step 8: check for signs of life -- Step 9: apply the finishing touches -- Step 10: Care for your planet -- Amazing facts.