This is an introduction to the ground below us for young children featuring Harry and Ralph, a young boy and his dog as they journey around the world in a hot-air balloon. On the way they come across all sorts of things, from weather balloons to polar bears and the geographic principles which shape our environment. This title introduces the components of our natural environment, focusing on rocks, soil and water. It also explains the way in which land formations such as mountains , valleys and volcanoes were formed long ago.

 

This book features in the following series: Roundabouts, Roundabouts Series .

There are 29 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .

As well as being a widely published author, Kate Petty worked in publishing for many years. She died in 2007. Jakki Wood studied graphic design at Wolverhampton Polytechnic. She has written and illustrated many children's books for Frances Lincoln, including Animal Parade, Number Parade, Fiddle-i-fee, Animal Hullabaloo, Bumper to Bumper, The Deep Blue Sea and March of the Dinosaurs. Jakki Wood has written and illustrated many books for children, particularly known for her depiction of animals. She lives in East Anglia.