geology

Examines the beauty and importance of minerals, metals, crystals, fossils, and gemstones and provides insight into the evolution and composition of the Earth.

Explains the natural forces that create islands both near and far from shore.

Discusses how rocks change over time, the effects of weathering and erosion on rocks, and how the shifting of tectonic plates affected Earth's structure.

Analiza c?mo las rocas cambian con el tiempo, los efectos de la intemperie y la erosi?n en las rocas, y c?mo el cambio de las placas tect?nicas afect? la estructura de la Tierra.

Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of volcanoes and scientists study them.

Hay m?s de 15.000 volcanes activos en la Tierra. Kilauea, en Haw?i, ha estado en erupci?n sin parar desde 1983. M?s informaci?n en los volcanes, uno de los t?tulos de la serie geolog?a.

Did you know that earthquakes can break apart the ground? People can feel the ground moving underneath them during an earthquake. Learn more about earthquakes.

"Explore the wonders of Earth and see how geology is all around us, from nature's materials that are used to build roads and buildings to the minerals found in your mobile phone and drinks can. Witness a volcanic eruption, find out if there is water on Mars, unearth a dinosaur, and meet the geologists and scientists who brought geology to life. Readers can also carry out geology experiments at home"--BTCat.

"This book discusses geology topics through 20 'fun facts.' Includes photos, diagrams, and further resources"--Provided by publisher.