geology

An introduction to earth science, the scientific areas of study that aim to explain how the planet Earth works as a system.

Maps, cross-sections, diagrams, photos, and text describe the geologic foundations of Vermont and New Hampshire.

Provides an overview of Yellowstone Park geology. Covers all roads in the park and all major roads leading to the North, East, and West entrances to the park.

The devastating and fascinating details of how earthquakes and volcanoes happen will engage readers from the moment they open this book.

Presents a timeline of the earth's evolution and provides information on rocks and fossils and prehistoric time periods.

Examines how various landscapes around the world were formed by nature from the Grand Canyon to Mount Kilimanjaro. Includes a glossary, text-related quiz, a map, and color photographs.

Presents information on what geology is and the different duties and specializations of geologists. Includes examples of geological discoveries, information on how to become a geologist, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

This book is a great introduction to a physical feature of the environment that tells us a great deal about the Earth's geological history, its current state, and the shape of things to come.

Readers will learn how minerals form, how scientists identify and classify them, where they can be found, and how they are mined from the earth.