Exploring Planet Earth: The Journey of Discovery

Blending a creationism perspective of history with definitions of terms and identification of famous explorers, scientists, etc., this book gives an excellent initial knowledge of people and places, encouraging the reader to continue studies in-depth. The first in a series of three books on science, geared toward the home-school families, but broadly appealing for any elementary age child. Tiner has written a textbook for 5th grade to junior high level with a creationism perspective of history. With definitions of terms and identification of famous explorers, scientists, etc., this book gives students an excellent initial knowledge of people and places, encouraging them to continue their studies in depth. Supplemented with illustrations and photographs. By bringing to life the explorations of people like Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, the author gives students the opportunity to read history that hasn’t been altered or erased altogether.

Pub Date: April 3, 1997