‘[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

שם הספר
When i lived with bats
Dancing with Manatees (Hello Reader!, Level 4)
If You Decide To Go To The Moon (Booklist Editor's Choice. Books for Youth (Awards))