History of Earth - Hardcover

Castelfranchi, Yuri; Pitrelli, Nico

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764156802 ISBN 13: 9780764156809

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

Attractively illustrated with color illustrations, diagrams, and photos, this volume presents clear, concise, short-entry descriptions and explanations of hundreds of topics relating to the earth sciences. Subjects are described under five major headings: 1. The young Earth, which describes the Earth as part of the solar system, its origins, mineral composition and the development of its atmosphere, oceans, land formations, and earliest simple life forms. 2. The explosion of life, which describes the evolution of plants, life in the oceans, amphibians, and insects. 3. The age of dinosaurs, which presents descriptions of various species from the Mesozoic through the Triassic eras. 4. The age of mammals, which describes animals we see on earth today, as well as birds, marsupials, and other animals. 5. Human beings, which describes our place among the Earth's other life forms, and our development of technology and cultures within the greater ecological system. History of the Earth is a valuable reference volume for young readers, and is sure to find a place in school and public libraries, as well as in the home.

About this title

Synopsis:

Illustrated with colour drawings, diagrams, and photographs, this science reference title presents clear, concise, short-entry descriptions and explanations of hundreds of topics relating to the earth sciences.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764156802
• ISBN 13: 9780764156809
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 124