"In a very deep cave in Mexico, massive crystals grow muchlarger than a human. [This book] looks at when and how these crystals formed and what the future looks like for these formations"--Amazon.
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to canyons. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--Provided by the publisher.
Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to different types of landforms, covering mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus. Presented in English and Spanish.
Earth's landscape is constantly changing, but some geological events have more explosive effects than others. This daring book introduces readers to the power of volcanoes, one of nature's most mesmerizing and disruptive features. Readers will discover how volcanoes form and why they erupt so dramatically. They'll learn about the most infamous volcanoes that have shaped Earth, from Mount Vesuvius's destruction of Pompeii in 79 CE to the disastrous 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.
A five-volume set that provides information on different landforms, including caves, islands, mountains, valleys, and volcanoes, with information on their unique characteristics and how they are formed.
Describes the processes that create mountains over time. It examines plate movements along faults, volcanic activity, and other actions that have formed Earth's mountains over billions of years.
". . . readers will learn about how the . . . 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 treasure"--Provided by publisher.
