Hey There, Earth Dweller!

Awesome little fact book for kids! It's science in a fun way- creation of planet onward. It really wouldn't be too useful for a science project per se, but just a casual read it here or there to satisfy curiosity. it's well written and chummy rather that a you must learn this info! kind of book. Lots of interesting trivia, too. I think kids might enjoy reading it, especially those interested in the science. I am thinking grades 4th to 7th will like this book.

What a fun book! I would say the science concepts the book discusses are most appropriate for children around 9 years old and up. The book is written and presented in a fun, easy to read way that focuses on the big picture interspersed with trivia facts. I can see a child, every few minutes, yelling - "MOM! Did you know....!" and reciting one of the many compelling factoids they're learning. There is a lot of education packed into here, but condensed and more of a fun overview of many topics ranging from the the solar system, the origin of the Earth, weather, Earth inhabitants, innovation, natural disasters, evolution, and the eventual demise of the Earth. The illustrations and graphics are very helpful and complete the book.

This is a book to buy a physical copy of. The e-book (Kindle format, ARC) was decent and worked better than most kid's books with illustration, but I would enjoy actually seeing it all well-formatted more. Plus, it's probably one that you'll be keeping and passing around between friends and family over the years!

My toddler obviously doesn't understand the concepts, but she did enjoy some of the photos. A good investment for a book the family will enjoy!

Mac ter Horst’s Hey There, Earth Dweller! was an interesting read. I enjoyed all the science packed into the book along with the wonderful illustrations by Wendy Panders. It was a good primer for a lot of different topics that make for fun conversations between kids and other kids and kids and adults. Also it was a great refresher for this adult. I will say, while I appreciated some of the bluntness of what could happen to future earth, whether thru human impact or just nature taking its course, it may be a little too much for some more sensitive readers. Overall, I feel this would make a great read for any young mind that enjoys learning more about this wonderful place we live.

An engaging introduction into the history of our world and its hidden wonders and how humans came to inhabit planet Earth.

This is a fun, educational journey into everything a kid would want to know. Kids will learn about topics, , for example: what makes up the layers of the Earth to travel all the way out into the solar system a

Presentation of the book combines original illustrations with photographs of everyday items while encouraging them to inquisitively uncover the answers to all of their planetary questions.

The book is a universe on its all one can get lost in while engaging the kids!

Splendid, both in content and illustrations

Going into the first chapter, the author asks us such curious questions that I would not have imagined, sowing interest in our minds, encouraging the innate curiosity in our children. We begin with an overview of the formation of the solar system, providing us comparative data of the Earth with the other planets that astound us. Then the author takes us by the hand to playfully explore the features of our planet that sustain life and all cultures have adapted their lifestyle to them.

The whole book is narrated in a provocative way that feeds the imagination, questioning what we take for granted but that gives shape to our changing reality (gravity, our atmosphere, the origin of life, the tides, the tectonic movement, our anthropological origin, the climate change). The tour of our planet is explained concisely with comparative numbers to understand the macro with metaphoric examples, for example if the water of the planet filled a bathtub only 4 liters would be fresh water and the rest salty water. All information is very friendly and playful for children without falling into complexity, illustrated in a very creative and original way to create interest and smiles in our children.

I loved the book from beginning to end, as an educator and as a father I totally recommend it, the author manages to connect with his inner child to transmit scientific knowledge, it is a must have science book and can be one of the favorites for educators. I will definitely be a follower of Marc ter Horst's publications. I also congratulate the illustrator Wendy Panders and the translator Laura Watkinson, whose participation has been essential for this excellent result, who adapted their work to the author's style very well.

My sincere appreciation to the Publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to review the book