Planet Earth is a complex and dynamic system we yet have to fully understand. Planet Earth can be compared to the human body : different parts needs to fully interact together, and this, in multiple complex ways. One disequilibrium and everything can fall apart. Our planet not only have many components (oceans, forests, atmosphere, etc), but also interact with other masses and objects in the solar system, such as the moon and the sun, and at a lesser extent, other planets. In order to keep our planet healthy, it is important to educate our youth about how fragile Planet Earth is, despite its size.

Planet Earth NASA
The NASA has developed a Earth Science program which purpose is to understand systems of Planet Earth, as well as its response to natural or changes induced by us (humans), in order to improve our ways of determining climate and weather changes and most importantly, natural hazards.

Here are a great selection of books about Planet Earth.

Planet Earth for kids
Planet Earth – The Complete BBC Series
How Come? Planet Earth (Paperback)

Planet Earth Oceans
The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor
Ocean Life From A to Z Book and DVD (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2010 (Paperback)

Planet Earth System Solar and Planet Earth Astronomy
Exploring the Solar System: A History with 22 Activities (For Kids series) (Paperback)
Our Solar System (revised edition) (Hardcover)
Me and My Place in Space (Dragonfly Books) (Paperback)

Planet Earth Moon
If You Decide To Go To The Moon (Booklist Editor’s Choice. Books for Youth (Awards))
Reaching for the Moon (Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Awards)) [BARGAIN PRICE] (Hardcover)

Planet Earth Geography
The Everything Kids’ Geography Book: From the Grand Canyon to the Great Barrier Reef – explore the world! (Everything Kids Series) (Paperback
The Complete Book of Maps & Geography (Paperback)
The Geography Bee Complete Preparation Handbook: 1,001 Questions & Answers to Help You Win Again and Again! (Paperback)

Follow the Ring of Fire from New Zealand to South America. Navigate the Blue Nile and walk the Great Wall of China. Meet the first person to reach the South Pole and witness the “Green Revolution” in India. Explore the people, landscapes, and languages of our fascinating planet and uncover the answers to all your questions about world geography . . . How old is the earth? See page 8. Can volcanoes form underwater? See page 14. What are maquiladoras? See page 50. (more…)