by Faith McNulty (Author), Marc Simont (Illustrator)
'[An] irresistible account of a child's imaginary 8,000-mile journey through the earth to discover what's inside. Facts about the composition of the earth are conveyed painlessly and memorably.' --SLJ. 'An exciting adventure. . . . Illustrations [by Caldecott Medal winner Marc Simont] explode with color and action.' --CS.
Best Books of 1979 (SLJ)
Children's Choices for 1980 (IRA/CBC)
A Reading Rainbow Selection
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.12 x 9.93 x 6.58 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 28, 1990
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: How to Dig a Hole to the Other Side of the World
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 0.5