Lauber offers readers . . . a new way to understand the earth. . . . The full-color graphics (most supplied by NASA) begin with the . . . view of Earth from the moon, then move on to pictures taken by astronauts orbiting the planet and remote sensing images relayed from satellites. . . . Well researched, clearly written, and beautifully made, this eye-opening book represents nonfiction at its best.--Booklist, starred review.