Presents twenty-two poems about geology. End notes provide information about the earth's surface and interior, types of rocks, and how volcanoes, glaciers, and erosion modify the landscape.
Illustrated guide to the world of geology and paleontology, looking at how the study of rocks and minerals reveals information about the Earth's history, touring some of the world's most notable sites, and offering details on various specimens and collecting.
Explains where water comes from, how it cycles through the Earth, how it has changed the landscape, how it has affected the development of plants and animals, and other related topics.