The Earth in Space - Our World Author:David Lambert This series examines the diversity of our world, covering human and physical geography as well as natural history. The series is designed to provide background reading for GCSE studies and Standard Grade in Scotland. This particular book examines how the Earth began, looking closely at the Big Bang Theory. It describes how the earth evolved and ... more »how living things emerged. The Earth is examined in relation to the sun and moon, which affect our climate and tidal patterns. It goes on to examine the other planets in the solar system, describing their differing features. There is a chapter on particles in space, meteorites and asteroids. The book concludes by looking at life beyond our solar system; the stars, the Milky Way and the many puzzling space phenomena. David Lambert's previous books include "Polar Regions", "Seas and Oceans", "Grasslands" and "The Solar System".« less