Earth's Changing Crust: Plate Tectonics and Extreme Events (Heinemann Infosearch: Earth's Processes) - Softcover

Harman, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0431013055 ISBN 13: 9780431013053

Publisher: Raintree, 2006

Synopsis

From the development of Earth over millions of years, to the dramatic events that cause natural disasters, this book takes you on a journey to the centre of the Earth and back again. Find answers to these questions and more: How is Earth like and onion? Is the ground beneath our feet moving? What makes Earth shake?

About this title

Synopsis

Using an enquiry approach, this series explores earth science topics enabling students to learn about the natural processes and cycles that make the earth the way it is today. Various geological, hydrological, chemical and meteorological processes are explained, including their causes and the consequences. It focuses on the major processes that make the earth the way it is; uses unusual imagery to increase the interest level; and features diagrams, timelines, maps and statistics. Rapid and gradual change are the focus of all titles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Raintree
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0431013055
• ISBN 13: 9780431013053
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32