geology

Glaciers have been shaping Earth for hundreds of thousands of years. Readers will learn how to identify clues glaciers have left behind in their wake, such as mountains, valleys, and moraines.

Constantly changing, Earth sometimes reveals clues about the plants, animals, and other organisms that lived long ago. Fossils teach us much about what life was like millions of years ago, answering the questions of how Earth changed and maybe even why it changed.

Provides a journey to the center of the Earth, exploring each layer and their composition, temperature, and more.

It's an ultimate voyage that our world has to offer. A journey from the temperate surface to the fiery core of the Earth. With the aid of stunning visual effects, the unexplored interior of the Earth is split wide open, giving us an unbelievable view. From glowing seams of pure iron ore to sparkling diamond caverns to the magnetic field that keeps us safe from the lethal radiation of space.

Describes the layers of Earth from the surface to the inner core.

Explores the volcanic characteristics of Earth and its, moon, Mars, Venus, and Io, Jupiter's moon; features descriptions of five volcanoes on each planet or moon; and includes images from space.

Presents clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination about fracking that is selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publication.

Explores the cosmic forces that shape the planet Earth and its neighbors in the solar system and compares the characteristics of various planets in order to better understand these forces and their impact on our planet in years to come. Features full-color photographs throughout.

An exploration of the search for oil in the Arctic that discusses challenges, the Alaska Pipeline, risks, and other related topics and includes arguments for and against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.