Both the photos and illustrations in this book are captivating every time you open a page. My favorite pages were the eruption page, which is also on the cover, and the forest page. The corners are slightly rounded, but there are no markings or torn pages. (See photos) It seems like it could be used for English study as well. However, it doesn't cover new findings, so I think it's best to read it for basic scientific knowledge. Also, the paper quality is good and it's heavy. This is a detailed illustrated reference book explaining the Earth's climate and topography. The first edition was published in the UK in 2003, with a total of 520 pages. - Title: EARTH - Contents: Information on climate, forests, glaciers, deserts, mountains, rivers, oceans, and volcanoes - Theme: The anatomy of the Earth Thank you for looking.