Pop-up books are a favorite in our home library, even before our daughter was born! We have collected many over the years, primarily fictional stories. Whenever we see a non-fiction pop-up book, we instantly gravitate toward it and see what it offers.
Pop-Up Earth by Anne Jankeliowitch, Olivier Charbonnel, and Annabelle Buxton, published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by Thames & Hudson, was translated from the French Pop-Up Terre. The book offers 18 beautifully illustrated pages and five interactive pop-ups by Annabelle Buxton that feature:
1. How the Earth was born
Pop-Up - A globe/cross-section of the globe
Crust, Mantel, and Core
A Protective Shield
An Epic History
2. Our Generous Planet
Not Everything is Endless
Nature’s Gifts
New Resources for Old
When Humans Use Too Much
3. The Magic of Life
Pop-Up A microscope showing the development of the living world
Water, the Key to Life
Life Blossoms
The Perfect Spot
4. The Story of Water
Water from Space
From Saltwater to Fresh Water
The Human Touch
A Drop in the Ocean
5. A Burning Heart
Pop-Up – A volcanic eruption
A Shifting Surface
Volcano Power
Worn Away by Time
The World’s Weather
6. The Human Race
A Branch on the Tree
One Big Family
The Human Rainbow
A Crowded Planet
7. Biodiversity: A Delicate Balance
Pop-Up - Fragile biodiversity portrayed as a house of cards
A Living Encyclopedia
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Everything Plays a Part
8. The Earth in Danger
Running Low
The Greenhouse Effect
A Wasteful Way to Live
Time for Change
9. One Chapter in A Long Story
Pop-Up – Waterfall
Our Diverse Planet
Ancient Treasures
Halfway Through History
What is so great about this book?
The Pop-Ups, of course, but also that is an easy read with concise overviews of different topics encompassing the planet Earth. The book engages and fosters critical thinking for our 11-year-old, who asked questions as we went through the book. The book is an excellent addition to anyone’s home library; you will discover something new with each read!
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