--- product_id: 72454050 title: "Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth" price: "€ 34.06" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/72454050-wondrous-workings-of-planet-earth store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth **Price:** € 34.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth - **How much does it cost?** € 34.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/72454050-wondrous-workings-of-planet-earth) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science . Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home. Review: A fantastic choice for practically any age - I love Rachel Ignotofsky's books and this is no exception. Her books feature fantastic, detailed, diverse illustrations that are detailed but also at times whimsical and fun. Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth itself strikes a great balance between information-dense descriptions of geographical systems and plant and animal biology, and simpler explorations of these concepts. The result is that you can introduce young children to these concepts using basic terms and examples and let them visualize the ideas through the artwork, while older children will benefit from the more extensive narratives. Highly recommend. Review: Good read for kids - Great and interesting read for kids ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #47,032 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Ecology for Teens & Young Adults #222 in Earth Sciences (Books) #777 in Nature & Ecology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 973 Reviews | ## Images ![Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91XaA1DRWJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic choice for practically any age *by J***W on January 6, 2026* I love Rachel Ignotofsky's books and this is no exception. Her books feature fantastic, detailed, diverse illustrations that are detailed but also at times whimsical and fun. Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth itself strikes a great balance between information-dense descriptions of geographical systems and plant and animal biology, and simpler explorations of these concepts. The result is that you can introduce young children to these concepts using basic terms and examples and let them visualize the ideas through the artwork, while older children will benefit from the more extensive narratives. Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read for kids *by A***. on March 18, 2026* Great and interesting read for kids ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely snapshot of the ecosystem *by C***R on April 13, 2019* I have included a picture of the table of contents to show what ecosystems are listed. Likes: Biome map introduction Biome map of each continent A picture of the living things and how they interact in the ecosystem Highlights one animal from each ecosystem Highlights the biggest benefits Highlights the greatest threat Some interesting facts related to the ecosystem Glossary terms How we can help Pictures are beautiful Talks about cycles of nature Cons: More like just a snapshot Not a ton of detail for many animals If you are conservative it does mention Big Bang theory and millions of years Some of the pictures with cycles can be slightly hard to follow for younger ones Overall I do like this book. I initially got it hoping it would be fun for the drawings for my third grader who loves to draw. I think the text is easy enough for her to possibly read on her own. We are homeschoolers and going through the ecosystems right now And like that this is concise enough to give her the general idea without overwhelming her. If your children are older and need more information for reports and assignments then I would likely recommend getting another type of book. This is more like snapshot of the ecosystems but is nice how it sorts all of them by continents. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems - Junk Drawer Ecology: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing (Junk Drawer Science) - Student World Atlas, 9th Edition: The Ultimate Reference for Every Student (DK Reference Atlases) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/72454050-wondrous-workings-of-planet-earth](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/72454050-wondrous-workings-of-planet-earth) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-06-14*