THE BIG QUESTIONS: HOW DOES THE WORLD BREATHE?
Follow one breath... and discover how the whole planet stays alive.
Take a deep breath-then follow it on an unforgettable journey through Earth's living systems. From towering trees that turn sunlight into oxygen, to oceans filled with tiny phytoplankton, to the hidden "Wood Wide Web" beneath our feet, this beautifully written, read-aloud science story helps children feel how connected life really is.
Written by interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace, this book blends real science with cinematic wonder-perfect for bedtime reading, classroom curiosity, and family conversations that linger long after the last page.
Inside you'll explore:
Trees & photosynthesis - how forests become Earth's lungs
Symbiosis - the partnerships that keep life thriving
Human & animal breathing - from lungs to gills to spiracles
Oceans - Earth's "blue breath" and the oxygen makers within
Soil's hidden world - microbes, fungi, and the underground network
Atmosphere & wind - the shared air that links every place on Earth
Cities & clean air - how nature can thrive even in busy spaces
Climate & conservation - why protecting breath protects life
The golden thread - one shared breath, one connected world
Perfect for ages 5-12 (and the grown-ups reading with them), The Big Questions: How Does the World Breathe? is a warm, awe-filled introduction to nature, science, and stewardship-told in a way children actually remember.
One breath. One planet. One golden thread-follow it.