Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning

Curious about the world around you? Earth sciences books might not have all the answers to the universe, but they do have a lot of them.

With this wide selection, you can learn about everything from geography to composting, urban planning to climate change science, and a bit of everything in between. There are books here for students in these subjects, and titles for the curious, and all are available to be shipped to your doorstep with Booktopia.

H2: Earth sciences books
Earth science is one of those subjects where the more you learn, the more fascinating it is, but also the more you realise how little we know.

Soil is one of those books. The ground we stomp over every day and rarely think much about is teeming with life and vital to the planet’s long-term health. This read will introduce you to soil’s unlikely story, covering centuries of history and how it has supported humanity throughout our own history.

Fire Weather offers a fascinating yet terrifying look into the phenomena of wildfires. Covering the true story of a wildfire that overran a Canadian town in 2016, author John Vaillant discusses the climate change that has made wildfires so much more prevalent – and more dangerous.

H2: Geography books
Geography books add a new perspective on the planet, adding detail, imagery, and incredible insights into the globe.

The Collins World Atlas is a beautiful example, as it showcases maps, images, and content, going into detail about parts of the world you’ve likely never seen. It also highlights topical issues such as the environment and natural disasters, as well as countless facts and statistics.

For something a little different, check out Prisoners of Geography. This book includes ten maps that offer insights into political power, explaining how world leaders are limited by the mountains, rivers, and oceans around them.

H2: Urban planning books
Urban planning has become such a big part of our environment, it’s easy to forget how it impacts the environment.

Just take Crossings, an enlightening book that explores how Earth’s 40 million miles of roadways impact the world around us. From the impacts on wild animals to the salt we put on roads in winter, this title will have readers looking twice at the roads around them and thinking about its lessons for many years to come.