You are about to embark on a truly epic adventure. You are going to
dig to the centre of the Earth.
But you are going to need more than a spade for this mammoth task.
Experience the sights of the crust with its hoard of fossils, diamonds
and crystal caves. Surf the mantle and watch out for hidden magma
chambers. Be the first to arrive at the core and discover what it feels
like to be at the heart of the planet we call home.
Written as an explorer's guide and packed with scientific facts about
the stuff beneath our feet, this book is guaranteed to inspire any young
scientist.
Meet the GeoPod - your mission vehicle. Use the GeoPod to analyse rocks
to discover how old they are and what they tell you about Earth's
history. Discover the basic Earth vital stats you need to know before
you start your journey. Stay on earthquake alert - find out about the
world's plates, seismic waves and earthquake zones.
Start your journey from space and learn about the key layers in the
Earth's atmosphere. From here you have two entry points to the centre: -
Down the throat of a volcano to get to the Earth's mantle, or down
through the sea to get to the Earth's crust. Here's where you'll get to
tour the Earth's crust - learn about plate boundaries and underwater
ocean ridges, discover caves, geysers and go fossil hunting!
Going deeper: Tick off the top three underground experiences in the
lithosphere before heading into the magma. This is known as the mantle
layer, watch out for Magma chambers! Here you can surf the mantle and
find out where the Earth's hotspots are. Then enter the outer core - as
you get closer to the centre, you can learn about the Earth's magnetic
field; As you approach the inner core you can find out what it's made
of, and read some other theories about what's at the centre of the
Earth.
Mission accomplished: You made it! How was your trip? Here's some tips
for your return journey, and some extra information to keep you going.
