Earth can seem like a huge place when you think about all the great places you can visit, but in the scope of the universe, Earth is a fairly small planet. Understanding the makeup of Earth and its place in our solar system is an important part of the science curriculum. This book presents the most important information readers should know in an exciting layout full of exciting facts, real-life examples, and colorful diagrams. Riddles and pop quizzes throughout the text offer readers the chance to really think about what they've read and apply it in a different way.