geology

Answers all your weather questions, including information about El Nin?o, the 15 worst storms of the century, how to protect yourself against the worst weather, and much more.

In Waterfalls, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that transform the earth into waterfalls.

Seven middle schoolers brought to Yellowstone National Park, supposedly to stop a supervolcano from erupting, learn that they are actually working for a brilliant scientist determined to destroy the world.

Explores the science of geology, arranged by chapters on Earth's composition, structure, surface features and processes, Earth's geological and paleobiological history, and the practical application of geology in human industry and earthquake prevention efforts.

An introduction to geology that offers clear explanations of geological processes, from earthquakes and plate tectonics to the formation of rock and minerals, and includes color photographs, illustrations, and a glossary of terms.

"This book describes four different methods of paleotemperature assessment on selected Paleozoic rock units and determines spatial variations in maximum burial depths of these units and thicknesses of lost overburden. Stratigraphic and tectonic history of the northern Appalachian basin is described in details followed by a critical review of fluid inclusion, clay diagenesis, organic maturation, and stable isotope techniques of paleotemperature measurements in sedimentary rocks"--Amazon.

"This book provides a simple and fun introduction to rocks, discussing different rocks, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearances and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing rocks can be: from the Grand Canyon and hot lava to the world's biggest cave"--From the publisher's web site.

An introduction to sedimentary rocks.

"Scientific explanations of natural phenomena on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

"Illustrated instructions for experiments pertaining to changes on Earth, including plate tectonics, erosion, the greenhouse effect, and glaciers"--Provided by publisher.