earth

Describes the formation of the earth, the composition of its surface and interior, and the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes.

Covers major aspects of the development of the planet Earth, including the Big Bang theory, weather phenomena, geology, astronomy, rain forests, animal life on land and in the sea, and human influences on the environment.

An introduction to science and planet Earth.

Questions and answers about our planet such as what are clouds made of and which is the coldest place in the world?.

Explores the life and work of nineteenth-century French physicist L?on Foucault, who invented a pendulum that provided proof that the Earth rotated on its axis.

Contains photographs and information about a variety of Earth-related topics, including the solar system, earthquakes, rocks, water, weather, life, humans, and more.

Contains photographs of the Earth's surface as viewed from space, presented side-by-side with detailed maps created from those satellite images.

An introduction to Earth, the third planet from the sun, discussing its orbit and axis, providing facts about the Earth and its moon, and looking at the atmosphere, oceans, and interior of the ever-changing planet.

Provides information on the planet earth, including earth facts, its atmosphere and oceans, how it formed and how it has changed, how it revolves and rotates, and what life on earth is like. Includes tables, glossary, index and websites for further research.

Collects nearly 163 full-color maps and fourteen data tables that introduce geography students to the five basic themes of spatial analysis, covering global physical, human, demographic, economic, environmental disturbances, and political patterns as well as world regions.