A visual delight for children to take this “abecedarian journey” through our planet’s ecosystems, geological wonders and weather phenomena. Enlarged, captivating watercolor drawings rivet your eyes, as the side bar text informs and instructs. A poem accompanies each letter to ground your mind to the subject. I appreciated learning about an unusual geological landform called karst, which is dissolved bedrock making underground passageways and caves. Oversized format makes it ideal for group sharing. Back matter includes a discussion…What Does Climate Change Mean? Words appear to be explained in the text, in lieu of a glossary.