Catherine Chambers

Stickmen's Guide to Earth Catherine Chambers

Join the savvy, accident prone Stickmen as they uncover each slice through the Earth to show what happens, and what exists, at all levels - everywhere: through layers of the atmosphere that wrap around the globe; from mountain tops and live volcanoes down to the molten core: from the ocean's sunlight zone to the deepest trench in the seabed and from the rooftop of the tallest skyscraper to the foundations of a city and its maze of underground tunnels. Discover:

- why aircraft ride the jet streams to improve their speed

- what makes a volcano explode

- the underground systems that keep cities running

- the creatures that live in the deepest parts of the oceans ... and much more.

Clear, cut-away illustrations and diagrams reveal mechanisms at work, with the Stickmen always on hand to share facts (and jokes), explain functions - and even help to load baggage onto a plane!