Earth Science Systems

The world doesn’t end with fire. It ends with a notification you can feel in your bones. Alec West was just trying to keep a remote communications relay alive when reality stutters—then rewrites itself. The sky fractures into a vast geometric lattice. The ground splits with impossible blue-white seams. And a force racing across the mountains—the First Wave—turns ordinary rules into a new kind of math.

The only planet to support life, Earth has a lot going for it. Think you know everything there is to know about our home planet? Think again. Discover more about the blue planet we call home.

Turn your next family road trip into a playful STEM adventure that brings natural science to life for curious minds. Guided by a warm, engaging narrator, young listeners will zoom from the outer edges of our solar system down to the bubbling, hot rock beneath their feet. It is the perfect...

Earth and Life: From a Molten World to the Age of Primates is a cause-and-effect journey through 4.5 billion years of Earth’s history—told in plain, clear language, but built on real science. This is not a timeline of facts. It is a logical reconstruction of how a dead, molten planet became a stable world with oceans, continents, ecosystems, dinosaurs, mammals, and eventually primates. You begin at the true starting line: a universe that initially had almost no heavy elements, the birth and death of ancient stars, and the formation of the solar system. From there, the book follows ...

The bestselling, award-winning author of The Midnight Library offers his funniest, most devastating dark comedy yet, a “silly, sad, suspenseful, and soulful” (Philadelphia Inquirer) novel that’s “full of heart” (Entertainment Weekly). When an extra-terrestrial visitor arrives on Earth...

From the author of New York Times bestseller The New New Deal, a groundbreaking piece of reportage from the trenches of the next climate war: the fight to fix our food system. Humanity has cleared a land mass the size of Asia plus Europe to grow food, and our food system generates a third of our...

He was a simp, now he's chillin' like a villain. Kurt was your average good guy—the kind who worked hard, followed the rules, and believed that doing the right thing would one day pay off. It didn’t. When he left work early to surprise his wife, he walked straight into his own worst nightmare—and his last moment alive. But death wasn’t the end. Instead of the afterlife, Kurt woke up to find his entire planet drafted into a deadly interstellar game show—a brutal competition where survival earns ratings and morality gets you killed. Given a second chance at life, Kurt decides that ...

From one IT Career Into Another Jace never asked for much out of life—just a steady paycheck, a quiet desk, and maybe fewer wedgies than the average orphan. After years of surviving bullies and clawing his way into an IT Security career, he thought he’d finally found stability. That was… until the pink slip landed on his desk. Fired. But when one door slams shut, sometimes a very strange one creaks open. While scrolling the job board, Jace stumbled across a very different IT career path. Join Jace in this action-packed LitRPG adventure—equal parts slice-of-life, tycoon sim, and stat...

Master geology and climate change without heavy math, transforming your daily commute into an awe-inspiring adventure. This conversational guide treats the world as one dynamic engine where deep underground heat shapes the air we breathe. Whether you are walking in nature or relaxing at home...

From one IT career to another Jace never asked for much out of life—just a steady paycheck, a quiet desk, and maybe fewer wedgies than the average orphan. After years of surviving bullies and clawing his way into an IT Security career, he thought he’d finally found stability. That was… until the pink slip landed on his desk. Fired. But when one door slams shut, sometimes a very strange one creaks open. While scrolling the job board, Jace stumbled across a very different IT career path. Join Jace in this action-packed LitRPG adventure—equal parts slice-of-life, tycoon sim, and stat-...

The Royal Society's Science Book of the Year "...Henry Gee presents a pithy, fascinating account of the stages of biological evolution. He's a deliberate, engaged narrator whose slow pacing will require adaptation. This and creative background music and sound effects (dinosaur sounds?) create a...

From one IT Career Into Another Jace never asked for much out of life—just a steady paycheck, a quiet desk, and maybe fewer wedgies than the average orphan. After years of surviving bullies and clawing his way into an IT Security career, he thought he’d finally found stability. That was… until the pink slip landed on his desk. Fired. But when one door slams shut, sometimes a very strange one creaks open. While scrolling the job board, Jace stumbled across a very different IT career path. Join Jace in this action-packed LitRPG adventure—equal parts slice-of-life, tycoon sim, and stat...

Understanding Climate, Ecosystems, and Planetary Balance. Ecology and Earth Systems take you on a clear and insightful journey into how our planet truly works as an interconnected system. From climate patterns to carbon and water cycles, from oceans and forests to soil, deserts, and polar regions, this book explains the essential processes that sustain life on Earth. Written in simple, accessible language, this book helps readers understand complex environmental concepts without confusion. It shows how the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere interact to maintain Earth’s ...

What if Earth was never meant to explain itself? Experiment Earth: Book One — The Origin Protocol is a speculative nonfiction exploration of a single unsettling idea: that Earth behaves less like an accident and more like a system. Written by Amani Quest, this book blends science, philosophy, mythology, and systems analysis to examine why Earth is so precisely balanced for complexity, why humanity emerges as a disruptive variable, and why suffering, collapse, and silence persist without explanation. Rather than offering conclusions, Experiment Earth presents four competing interpretations...

Ruby the Metal Horn Unicorn With Rubidium MagicElement 37 — Magical Elementals Chemistry Fantasy Series, Book 37 On the magical planet of MarBryn, where the ancient philosophy "No Metal, No Magic" shapes every village, ward, and spell, one truth binds the world together: without the elements, there is no civilization at all. When that truth comes under attack, it will take a unicorn made of fire, precision, and pure elemental power to save it. Meet Ruby — a crimson-coated unicorn whose silver, spiraling horn channels the extraordinary magic of Rubidium, Element 37. Fiercely passionate, ...

The World Without Mosquitoes explores the shocking science behind mosquito extinction, genetic engineering, and ecosystem balance. Discover how eliminating disease-carrying species could impact global health, biodiversity, and the environment. This powerful and thought-provoking book dives into malaria, dengue, CRISPR gene editing, ecological consequences, and the future of mosquito control. Perfect for readers interested in science, nature, environmental studies, public health, and fascinating real-world “what if” scenarios.

Start a peaceful revolution by planting an edible ecosystem and sharing the experience with your neighbors. Humans have always thrived in rich, diverse, edible ecosystems. Yet most cities and suburbs are blanketed by lawns, ornamentals, and a lack of biodiversity, let alone anything edible. It is within these sterile landscapes that seeds of an edible ecosystem lie. The Edible Ecosystem Solution is a comprehensive, practical guidebook that looks at underutilized spaces to reveal the many opportunities for landscape transformation.

Unlock Your Path to a 5 in AP Human Geography! Are you tired of wasting time on verbose resources and want clear and practical explanations? Do you need a study partner that fits into your busy schedule, helping you grasp complex concepts in just 15 minutes? Thinking Geographically: Everyday Skills to Navigate a Complex World is your ideal companion to transform those daily bus rides into powerful study sessions and ace your AP exams. Overcome Your Academic Hurdles with Ease We understand the challenge of juggling school, Model UN, and tutoring sessions while preparing for your AP exams. ...

- What about climate change? - Is there a connection between dragon legends and dinosaurs? - Is evolution the bloodiest religion ever? - What about cavemen? - What are the 10 best evidences for a young creation? The Answers series has been a powerful tool in equipping believers to share and defend their faith. Now the newest book in this landmark series takes on hot button topics like climate change, ancient man, and many more. Too many people have walked away from their faith because they sought answers for what seemed a contradiction in Christian belief and scientific teaching. For those ...

Plants and animals from millions of years ago left behind fossils. Fossils can teach people about the past. They are also used for fuel. Discover why fossils are an important part of nature!