| Processes That Shape the Earth Contributor(s): Thompson, David M. (Author), Haase, David G. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0791089320 ISBN-13: 9780791089323 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2007 Annotation: On Earth, nothing is still. Mountains rise and fall. Tides ebb and flow. Even the continents themselves are on the move. Beneath the surface, a nuclear engine powers earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the shifting of continents. Above ground, the sun causes the wind to howl, rain to pour, rivers to churn, and oceans to swell with waves. Processes That Shape the Earth surveys these forces and the ways they sculpt the planet. The modern theory of plate tectonics is introduced, along with other pertinent topics in physical geology. Several chapters add relevant historical context, presenting readers with fascinating discussions of Earth's origin, its history over billions of years, and the recent changes that have resulted from human activity. Click for more in this series: Physics in Action (Chelsea House) |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics |
| Dewey: 551 |
| LCCN: 2007008794 |
| Age Level: 14-17 |
| Grade Level: 9-12 |
| Series: Physics in Action (Chelsea House) |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 7.32" W x 9.41" L (0.96 lbs) 116 pages |
| Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps |
| Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 pg. 136 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
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