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Author
Series
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Language
English
Description
The Pulitzer Prize-winning view of the continent, across the fortieth parallel and down through 4.6 billion years
Twenty years ago, when John McPhee began his journeys back and forth across the United States, he planned to describe a cross section of North America at about the fortieth parallel and, in the process, come to an understanding not only of the science but of the style of the geologists he traveled with. The structure of
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Geology is a vast, intricate, and complex subject and it is visually stunning! Geology For Dummies will awaken you to the fascinating study of the earth and its materials, whether you're studying geology in school or just want to learn more about our planet. Dive into any chapter that interests you! This friendly guide is a perfect introduction -- and handy reference -- to all things geologic."--Provided by publisher
Series
Studies in geology volume 19
Publisher
University of Tennessee, Department of Geological Sciences
Pub. Date
[1988]
Physical Desc
135 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
New edition.
Physical Desc
304 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
An updated title provides information on earth's origin, the shaping of the continents, the forming of rocks, erosion, earth's geological history, and the impact of the oceans and rivers.
Author
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
xv, 285 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Volcanic dust, climate change, tsunamis, earthquakes--geoscience explores phenomena that profoundly affect our lives. But more than that, as Doug Macdougall makes clear, the science also provides important clues to the future of the planet. In an entertaining and accessibly written narrative, Macdougall gives an overview of Earth's astonishing history based on information extracted from rocks, ice cores, and other natural archives. He explores such...
Author
Series
Publisher
University of Tennessee Press
Pub. Date
[1977]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 94 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Memphis is built on land once the bottom of a sea, Nashville rests within a 600-foot-depth basin eroded from a mighty arch, Knoxville and Chattanooga nestle on lands that have migrates - Knoxville's underpinning traveling all the way from the middle of Sevier County. Our Restless Earth is written for all Tennesseans who are curios about the origins of familiar landscapes. Edward T. Luther describes a state that has attracted specialists from all over...
Series
Studies in geology volume no. 4
Publisher
University of Tennessee, Department of Geological Sciences
Pub. Date
1980.
Physical Desc
120 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
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