Earth by the Numbers, written by Steve Jenkins, reviewed by Judy Hauser

Summary: This book offers a great way to explain science and nature to young children. Using infographics young readers will see how earth and all the features of earth not only work but how they compare. For example, one infographic compares the highest mountain peaks on all 7 continents. Other examples include rivers compared to swamps and marshes compared to lakes. The infographics illustrating these comparisons are extremely helping and telling. Some infographics such as those demonstrating the force of tornadoes may frighten some young readers but they may also find them very interesting. I recommend the book for young readers because it is full of great facts on earth and the infographics are excellent.

Straight Talk for Librarians: This book will be welcomed by students interested in science and nature. The book is small so it would not work in a read aloud but will work great for young children researching these topics or who have interest in these topics.