Description
#1 New Release in Children's Books: Environment & Ecology, Atlases, Anatomy, and Earthquake & Volcano
In their debut illustrated science book for kids, the team behind the popular YouTube channel MinuteEarth answers all of your child's wackiest questions about animals, nature, and science alongside engaging images of the natural world.
From the scientists, writers, and illustrators at MinuteEarth. Have you ever wondered where Earth's water came from? Or why leaves change color in the fall? Entertain and educate your kids with fun facts about animals, nature and the wonders of the earth.
Amazing STEM for kids, explained simply. With over 300 million views, MinuteEarth simplifies such serious subjects as geology, ecology and biology making them fun for kids. Featuring their signature puns and fun illustrations, this first book in the MinuteEarth Explains series explores topics ranging from weird animal facts to extreme weather, making science for kids enjoyable and unforgettable.
Curious questions about our awesome planet. Whether your child is obsessed with the wonder of nature, can't learn enough interesting facts about animals, or is fascinated by volcanoes, MinuteEarth Explains captures their imagination and fosters an interest in animals, the Earth, and ocean life! By combining humor with rigorous research, this book provides fun facts about animals, nature, science and more in an equally engaging and informative way for kids.
MinuteEarth Explains captivates kids with answers to:
- Why do some animals get gigantic?
- Why do rivers curve?
- Can plants talk?
- How much food is there on earth?
- And more!
If you're looking for nature books for kids (8-10) or earth science books for kids or if your child loves books such as The Big Book of Birds, Why?: 1,111 Answers to Everything, or The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth then your whole family will love this debut book by MinuteEarth!
YouTube: Currently at 2.56M subscribers Has added 200K subscribers between 2020 and 2021, and has over 53 million views total 70.8% of subscribers identify as Male, while 29.2% identify as Female Largest audience age group is 18-24 years (29%), closely followed by 25-34 years (27.4%) and 35-44 years (23.1%) Top viewer geographic is the US (38.4%), followed by India, the UK, Canada, and the Philippines Most popular videos are animal informational videos, geographical education, and recounting historical events Has done collaboration video with 14 fellow educational YouTubers (Hank Green, Tom Scott, TierZoo, Physics Girl, Looking Glass Universe, Welch Labs, BrainCraft, Jabrils, Animalogic, 3Blue1Brown, and Osmosis) TikTok: Currently at 986.9K followers since launching TikTok account in 2020 Top viewer geographic is the US (40%), followed by the Philippines, the UK, Canada, and Australia 55.3% of followers identify as Female and 44.7% identify as Male Popular videos include pop culture references, animal reproduction, and info about curving rivers Popular keywords are animal behavior, ecology, public health, science, anatomy, geology, and atmospheric Science Has done collaboration video with Chris Hadfield (@cmdr_hadfield), and currently working on future video with actors Miranda Cosgrove and Stephen Fry Podcasts: The Disruptors Episode 62 (12/10/2018): "Combatting Climate Change 2M Subscribers at a Time | Alex Reich of MinuteEarth" Alex Reich (co-founder of MinuteEarth) discusses how important communication is to bringing climate change awareness. https://disruptors.fm/62-combatting-climate-change-2m-subscribers-at-a-time-alex-reich-of-minuteearth/ Either/Or Season 2, Episode 15 (04/24/2020): "Alex Reich" MinuteEarth co-founder Alex Reich talks about his time at Grinnell College and the dangers of black and white thinking in relation to global food systems. https://www.grinnell.edu/about/offices-services/communications/podcast/either-or Media Hits: University of Minnesota Libraries Continuum (04/18/2017): "Professor Peter Reich: Connecting people to climate research" https://www.continuum.umn.edu/2017/04/professor-peter-reich-connecting-people-climate-research/ IEEE Earthzine (01/08/2018): "SciShow and MinuteEarth Changing the Way Science is Communicated" https://earthzine.org/scishow-and-minuteearth-changing-the-way-science-is-communicated-2/ Country Messenger (11/06/2019): "MinuteEarth presents 'Science and Stories About our Awesome Planet' in Marine" http://www.countrymessenger.com/news/minuteearth-presents-science-and-stories-about-our-awesome-planet-in-marine/article_bb74cf94-ffee-11e9-9032-4bf00f83c0d2.html
About the Author
MinuteEarth is a team of scientists, writers, and illustrators working to foster a love of science and stewardship of our planet. Their audience includes people of all ages, backgrounds, and from every country on earth. Their videos have been translated into several languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and Italian. They have also launched a TV show in Japan, MinuteBody, exploring curious things about the human body. Their YouTube videos explore topics ranging from animal behavior to earth science and public health. They combine rigorous research, quirky humor, and distinctive stick figures to convey complex scientific information in an engaging and approachable way.
Book Information
ISBN 9781642506310
Author MinuteEarth
Format Hardback
Page Count 120
Imprint Mango Media
Publisher Mango Media
