Looking Into the Atmosphere

Explore the atmosphere's layers from the troposphere in which we live to the exosphere in the vacuum of space. Learn how the atmosphere supports life, how scientists study the different layers, and how the atmosphere protects Earth. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Discover the wonders of the world layer by layer. Looking at Layers explores down beneath Earth's surface, high up into the trees, out into space, and even within our bodies. As readers peel away each layer, engaging text and colorful images explain how these layers formed, what makes them unique, and why they are important. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, a fast facts section, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.