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Publisher
Columbia University Press
Language
English
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Description
Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth's past. The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks tells the fascinating stories behind the discoveries that shook the foundations of geology. In twenty-five chapters—each about a particular rock, outcrop, or geologic phenomenon—Donald R. Prothero recounts the scientific detective work that shaped our understanding of geology, from the unearthing of exemplary specimens to tectonic shifts in
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a elementary school science course, this collection contains a number of video series that explore the key concepts of Earth science and help instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a primary school science course, this collection contains a number of video series that explore the key concepts of Earth Science and help instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance learning....
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This breathtakingly beautiful book reveals the unique wonders of our planet, from core to atmosphere. Illustrated with detailed images of fascinating objects-- from colorful crystals to ancient fossils-- along with awe-inspiring landscape photography, it brings to life the story of Earth's past and the dynamic processes that shape its present."--back cover.
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English
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Description
"Discover the history and culture of one of the most famous waterways in the world: the mighty Mississippi! The most famous river in America runs like a spine between the eastern and western parts of the country, flowing through ten states before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The mighty Miss also flows through the history of America, giving rise to great stories about the people who lived on it and used it as a watery highway, from Native Americans...
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Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series, Inc
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Earth science makes sense when you approach it the E-Z way! Get a clear, concise review of geology and the geologic time scale, plate tectonics and continental drift, current environmental issues, and much more.
10) EARTH
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Series
Language
English
Description
Introduces basic facts about geography, weather, and the composition of the earth with instructions for related experiments and projects.
Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 574
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In this Very Short Introduction Jan Zalasiewicz gives a brief introduction to the fascinating field of geology. Describing how the science developed from its early beginnings, he looks at some of the key discoveries that have transformed it, before delving into its various subfields, such as sedimentology, tectonics, and stratigraphy. Analysing the geological foundations of the Earth, Zalasiewicz explains the interlocking studies of tectonics, geophysics,...
Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 560
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Geophysics is the physics of the Earth. Encompassing areas such as seismology, plate tectonics, gravitational anomalies, and the Earth's magnetic field (present and past, as captured in rocks), it brings these together to give clues to both the structure and the workings of our planet. This Very Short Introduction describes the internal and external processes that affect the Earth, as well as the methods, using earth-and satellite-based data, used...
15) Earth
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Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wanted to know which is the tallest mountain on Earth? Or which continent is the largest? DKfindout! Earth is packed with surprising facts and amazing pictures. It is a fascinating book filled with big ideas.
16) Planet Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the way Planet Earth works. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"How did Earth form? Where did all the water come from? How did Earth's plates begin to shift? When it comes to our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of Earth"--
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