What's Inside the Earth? What Is Global Warming? Answering 35 'Why?' Questions About Earth! 'Fun! Stories About Earth' Releases June 16
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- What's Inside the Earth? What Is Global Warming? Answering 35 'Why?' Questions About Earth! 'Fun! Stories About Earth' Releases June 16
- Takahashi Shoten has released 'Fun! Stories About Earth,' a children's science picture book explaining 35 'Why?' questions about Earth's formation, natural phenomena, and environmental issues. Illustrated in full color and supervised by planetary scientist Dr. Kei Kuramoto.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 16, 2026
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Takahashi Shoten has released 'Fun! Stories About Earth,' a children's science picture book explaining 35 'Why?' questions about Earth's formation, natural phenomena, and environmental issues. Illustrated in full color and supervised by planetary scientist Dr. Kei Kuramoto.
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- What's Inside the Earth? What Is Global Warming? Answering 35 'Why?' Questions About Earth! 'Fun! Stories About Earth' Releases June 16 (June 16, 2026), PR Times
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- June 16, 2026
Takahashi Shoten has released 'Fun! Stories About Earth,' a children's science picture book explaining 35 'Why?' questions about Earth's formation, natural phenomena, and environmental issues. Illustrated in full color and supervised by planetary scientist Dr. Kei Kuramoto.
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Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Minao Shimizu) released 'Fun! Stories About Earth' (Supervised by Kei Kuramoto) on June 16, 2026 (Tuesday), now available nationwide at bookstores and online retailers.
This book answers fundamental questions about Earth—such as 'When was Earth formed?', 'What kind of creatures live in the deep sea?', and 'Why is the sky blue?'—as well as environmental issues like 'How much water is there on Earth?' and 'What is global warming?'—all explained in easy-to-understand, story-like language.
Easy-to-read text with full-color illustrations
To help readers understand complex mechanisms and structures that are difficult to explain in words alone, the book uses abundant full-color diagrams and illustrations.
Additionally, the 35 Earth-related themes are explained in language accessible even to elementary school students, making it an ideal choice for morning reading or read-aloud sessions.
Coverage of everyday environmental issues
Beyond basic Earth-related curiosities, the book also addresses environmental issues closely tied to our daily lives.
It explains current global challenges such as global warming and microplastics, detailing their impacts and what actions individuals can take to protect the environment.
By learning about these pressing environmental issues, readers are encouraged to reflect on what they can do now to help protect the countless living beings sharing our planet.
【Table of Contents】
Introduction
Stories About Earth
What kind of planet is Earth? / What's inside the Earth? / Is Earth really a giant magnet? etc.
Stories About Earth and Living Things
Why are there no living creatures outside Earth? / Why are there so many different living things?
What is the most common creature on Earth? / Why did dinosaurs go extinct? etc.
Stories About Nature
Which is larger: land or sea? / Why do earthquakes happen? / How were mountains formed? etc.
Stories About Weather
Why is the sky blue? / Can you ride on clouds? / Why does snow fall? / Why does the wind blow? etc.
Stories About Earth and Us
How much water is there on Earth? / What are resources? / How is electricity generated?
Why do we need to reduce plastic use? / What is global warming? etc.
For Parents and Guardians
Supervisor: Kei Kuramoto (Kiyoshi Kuramoto)
Born in 1966. Completed doctoral program in Earth and Planetary Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo. Professor at the Department of Earth and Planetary Science, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University; specially appointed professor at JAXA Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. Holds a Ph.D. in Science. Specializes in planetary science and serves as Principal Investigator for the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission. Has supervised and authored numerous popular science books, including the Newton Science School series 'The School of Earth' and Newton Illustrated Encyclopedias 'The Great Encyclopedia of Earth' and 'The Great Encyclopedia of the Sea' (Newton Press).
【Publication Details】
'Fun! Stories About Earth'
Price: 1,430 JPY (tax included) / 160 pages / A5 size / ISBN 978-4-471-10497-9
This book answers fundamental questions about Earth—such as 'When was Earth formed?', 'What kind of creatures live in the deep sea?', and 'Why is the sky blue?'—as well as environmental issues like 'How much water is there on Earth?' and 'What is global warming?'—all explained in easy-to-understand, story-like language.
Easy-to-read text with full-color illustrations
To help readers understand complex mechanisms and structures that are difficult to explain in words alone, the book uses abundant full-color diagrams and illustrations.
Additionally, the 35 Earth-related themes are explained in language accessible even to elementary school students, making it an ideal choice for morning reading or read-aloud sessions.
Coverage of everyday environmental issues
Beyond basic Earth-related curiosities, the book also addresses environmental issues closely tied to our daily lives.
It explains current global challenges such as global warming and microplastics, detailing their impacts and what actions individuals can take to protect the environment.
By learning about these pressing environmental issues, readers are encouraged to reflect on what they can do now to help protect the countless living beings sharing our planet.
【Table of Contents】
Introduction
Stories About Earth
What kind of planet is Earth? / What's inside the Earth? / Is Earth really a giant magnet? etc.
Stories About Earth and Living Things
Why are there no living creatures outside Earth? / Why are there so many different living things?
What is the most common creature on Earth? / Why did dinosaurs go extinct? etc.
Stories About Nature
Which is larger: land or sea? / Why do earthquakes happen? / How were mountains formed? etc.
Stories About Weather
Why is the sky blue? / Can you ride on clouds? / Why does snow fall? / Why does the wind blow? etc.
Stories About Earth and Us
How much water is there on Earth? / What are resources? / How is electricity generated?
Why do we need to reduce plastic use? / What is global warming? etc.
For Parents and Guardians
Supervisor: Kei Kuramoto (Kiyoshi Kuramoto)
Born in 1966. Completed doctoral program in Earth and Planetary Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo. Professor at the Department of Earth and Planetary Science, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University; specially appointed professor at JAXA Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. Holds a Ph.D. in Science. Specializes in planetary science and serves as Principal Investigator for the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission. Has supervised and authored numerous popular science books, including the Newton Science School series 'The School of Earth' and Newton Illustrated Encyclopedias 'The Great Encyclopedia of Earth' and 'The Great Encyclopedia of the Sea' (Newton Press).
【Publication Details】
'Fun! Stories About Earth'
Price: 1,430 JPY (tax included) / 160 pages / A5 size / ISBN 978-4-471-10497-9
FAQ
Who is 'Fun! Stories About Earth' for?
Primarily for elementary school children, but also suitable for parents and teachers.
Where can I buy the book?
Available at bookstores nationwide and major online retailers from June 16, 2026.
Who is supervising editor Dr. Kei Kuramoto?
A planetary physicist and professor at Hokkaido University, leading the MMX Mars mission.