The Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology
This text conveys and explains the many textures of the world. Fortey describes why the Yellow River is yellow and why diamonds are concentrated in so few places. Originally published: London: HarperCollins, 2004.
An imaginative look at the earth, weather, and the environment through such questions as "What if the earth stood still?" and "What if the water ran out?"
The Earth
Activities to spark the interest of beginning scientists.
Few of us have more than the faintest notion of the path we have travelled. Hubert Krivine tells the story of the thinkers and scientists whose work allowed our species to put an age to the planet and pinpoint our place in the solar system.
The evolution of life is a sweeping epic of a tale, with twists and turns, surprising heroes and unlikely survivors. The Earth beautifully distils this complex story into a meaningful scale.
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An introduction to the planet's geology and environment shows the composition of such things as mountains, icebergs, and beaches, and discusses the seasons, landforms, volcanoes, precipition, and the water cycle.
The Earth has been around since the formation of the Solar System more than 4.5 billion years ago.Powerful forces deep inside Planet Earth have made the world we live in today, supporting a huge variety of life forms, including 7.4 billion ...
The Earth
A fascinating insight into Earth's place in space, our nearest neighbours and what it is like to live and work in space. Looks at the vehicles needed to reach space and the problems of living in space.
Take look at the world's largest and most ferocious animals. Learn about our most interesting and impressive buildings! Read all kinds of facts in the book, then test your memory by assembling a 205-piece puzzle!
The Earth: An Introduction to Its Physical and Human Geography and Goode World Atlas Set
The Earth
Describes various aspects of the earth, including its formation, rocks and minerals, geological changes, and weather.
Describes the geological characteristics of the Earth, including its core, its magnetic field, and the Earth's biosphere.
Since the publication of the last edition of this popular book, the world's political geography has changed dramatically. The refugee population has mushroomed. Migrations relocate millions every year. Onslaughts on...