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3) Geology
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to geology of the Earth discusses plate tectonics, the rock cycle, and different types of rock.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Grand Canyon is one of the most striking geographical features on Earth. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Grand Canyon to witness its majesty in person. How exactly was this masterpiece of nature created? In this informative book, readers will learn about how the mighty Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon. They'll be able to closely study the mile-high walls and layered rocks that reveal the geological history of this national...
8) Planet earth
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the planet Earth, including its orbit, geology, oceans, atmosphere, weather, and inhabitants.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"People have used caves for shelter, tombs, and religious sites for thousands of years. Despite this familiarity, caves still hold a sense of mystery and danger. This title dives deep beneath Earth's surface to explore how the world's largest caves formed, as well as what caves can teach us about Earth's past and the forces that are shaping our planet's future. Age-appropriate text with a strong STEM focus is supported by full-color photographs and...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Geological change is rarely as dramatic and stunning than it is in the Hawaiian Islands. Beginning millions of years ago, volcanoes burst from the ocean to create the islands. Today, lava flows and landslides continue to reshape the land and sea. Readers will learn about the volcanic hot spot and shifting tectonic plates that created the chain of tropical islands. Vivid images, including photographs of recent eruptions of the Kilauea volcano, will...
15) Geologists
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2004.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"Mount Everest, Earth's tallest mountain over sea level, formed about 40 million to 50 million years ago when prehistoric continents split and collided. This process was made possible by the movement of Earth's tectonic plates. In this book, readers will learn more about how the movement of these tectonic plates helped form the Himalayas, including Everest. Breathtaking photos provide readers with visual correlations to the text, while fact boxes...
19) Grand Canyon
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain"--
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