plate tectonics

Explains the theory of continental drift, presents the supporting evidence, and describes how this knowledge is important in locating valuable resources and developing warning systems for earthquakes and volcanoes.

Describes the natural processes that formed Earth and change its surface, discussing the earth's crust, continental drift, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other related topics.

Presents evidence supporting Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift. Explains plate tectonics and discusses what is known of the earth's crust and upper mantle.

Provides a comprehensive study of plate tectonics and earthquakes, discussing their effects, associated historical disasters and hazards, and possibilities for future prediction and preparation, and includes biographical portraits of key scientists in the field.

Photographs and accompanying text address the discovery that the Earth's surface consists of a series of moving plates.

Clear text, photographs, and graphics provide an introduction to topics related to plate tectonics and natural disasters.

Explores the science of plate tectonics and how the movements of the earth's crust have resulted in mountain ranges, islands, and ocean floors.

Follows an imaginary island on a journey through millions of years to introduce the science of plate tectonics.

Explains how mountains are created and how the surface of the earth changes.

Travels to each of the inner planets in turn and details the physical characteristics as well as the exploration efforts made in order to learn more about our closest planetary neighbors.