How much of the Earth is covered by ice? When will we run out of oil? Can plants turn to stone? Find out the answers to these questions and lots of other incredible facts about planet Earth.

Bitesize chunks of information mean this book is full of stuff you've never even thought of on everything that is unique or impressive about the world we live in.

Science FAQs is a series of 6 books that answer questions on everything from black holes plant-eating insects in a fun and engaging way.

This book is part of a book series called Science Faqs .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Hachette Children's Group .

Matthew Scott is an award-winning illustrator (2008 Cheltenham Illustration Awards and D&AD Awards) of children's books, based in the UK. Thomas Canavan is the award-winning author (2011 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books, 2012 and 2018 Eureka Gold Award) of more than 75 books, covering subjects ranging from astronomy to zoology. His science books have led to dozens of school visits, literary and science festival bookings, and media appearances.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Home sweet globe
• 2: Stormy weather
• 3: Round and round
• 4: The right impression
• 5: A large shake, please
• 6: Forcing the issue
• 7: Just give me some time
• 8: Lighten up
• 9: Making a splash
• 10: Rain, rain, go away
• 11: Now you've done it
• 12: Going to extremes
• 13: Air we go
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Further reading and websites
• 16: Index